Black History Month.

Police responding to a report of a shooting found Cornelius at his Mulholland Drive home around 4 a.m. He was pronounced dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound about an hour later at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to the coroner's office.
A police cruiser sat parked at the entryway of Cornelius' home on a two-lane stretch of Mulholland Drive in the hills above Los Angeles as detectives searched inside. News cameras camped outside as drivers on their morning commute drove by.
Police Officer Sara Faden said authorities have ruled out foul play. Detectives have not found a suicide note and are talking to relatives about his mental state.
His death prompted many to speak of the positive influence he and his show had on pop culture, music and the black community.

 Jackson said, adding that he talked to Cornelius a few days ago and there were no signs Cornelius was upset

How ironic that an American 'ICON', 'LEGEND', and cultural 'GIANT' among giants in the "Black Music" Industry, committed suicide on the 1st day of Black History Month.

Umm...perh­aps the claim of "apparent suicide" might have something to do with the developing part...you know, investigat­ions and such, to confirm or rule out the alleged cause of death

LOVE, PEACE & SOUL!!!
R.I.P. Brotha!!!