Yesterday we reported that Rodney King died at age 47. Today some sources are saying Rodney King’s fiancee is lying about King’s cause of death. Click below to read more. Melissa Nash
Al Sharpton Releases Statement Regarding Death Of Rodney King!
Reverend, Al Sharpton, had a few things to say about Rodney King and his death. Â He declared King as a symbol of civil rights and said he was a representation of a controversial time that brought light to police brutality. Â Hit the jump to read Al Sharpton’s statement. Steph Bassanini
BREAKING NEWS: Rodney King Dies At 47
Rodney King was found dead by his fiancée in a swimming pool this morning at the age of 47. King was the victim of police brutality in 1991 by the LAPD. When it was announced that the police officers were acquitted, the infamous LA riots began. We’ll have more details as they come in. Julie1205
(Video) VH1 Uprising: Hip Hop & The LA Riots
It’s been 20 years since the brutal beating of Rodney King and the subsequent LA Riots that followed. VH1’s latest episode of “Uprising” goes into the piece of history and examines its role in hip-hop over the years, while Snoop Dogg narrates. Watch in full below. Marisa Mendez
(Video) VH1 Will Premiere New Series “Uprising: Hip Hop & The LA Riots”
Snoop Dogg narrates VH1’s new series, Uprising: Hip Hop and The LA Riots. The documentary will be premiering 20 years after the LA riots that were sparked after the beating of Rodney King.  It debuts on May 1st  and will display both the brutality of the riot and how the events influenced Hip Hop! Steph Bass Check the trailer after the jump!
