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Posted by Robert
Rap News Network
8/10/2004 10:32:16 AM
Funeral services were announced for Rick James, the funk singer best known for the hit "Super Freak," who was found dead Friday at age 56.
A public viewing will be held Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park-Hollywood Hills. A memorial service will be held there at 11 a.m. Thursday.
"Rick wanted everyone who loved him to be with him at the end and to celebrate his life," said Sujata Murthy, his record label's spokeswoman.
James was found dead at his apartment. An autopsy Saturday failed to determine the cause of death.
Just recently Chicago rapper Bumpy Johnson had as special guest on his debut album; Rick James and rap- hip hop artist Kanye West on one song titled “On The Run.”
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