In Memoriam: Rick James: 1948-2004

Funk legend Rick James was found dead this morning, presumably of natural causes. He was 56. James, best known for his 1981 hit "Super Freak," had received a recent surge of popularity due to Dave Chappelle's lampooning of him on the Chappelle Show. While James struggled for much of his life with drug addiction, authorities say there appeared to be no drugs involved with his death; in the coming weeks, an autopsy will confirm or deny that thought. You can read more here.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Rick James.