Another artist has tragically passed away this week. R&B legend Jesse Powell died in his LA home, according to his sister Tamara Powell.
While it’s unclear exactly when it happened, she took to Instagram Tuesday night to break the sudden news, writing: See the full announcement (below) regarding the ‘Bout It singer: Jesse’s cause of death has yet to be revealed, but his sister later uploaded another IG post — this time a throwback of the vocal powerhouse crooning You, which she affectionately captioned: So sad.
See her tribute (below). The artist got his start in his early 20s when a music producer scouted him performing at a local talent show in his hometown of Gary, Indiana.
The star was later signed to Silas Records, where he went on to release multiple studio albums. He was often praised for his four-octave vocal range in addition to his chart-topping smash hits.
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