Tommy "Tiny" Lister, "Friday" Star, Passes Away At 62

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Rest in Power to the world's favorite on-screen bully.

The culture has lost a beloved actor. It's with heavy hearts that we report on the death of Tommy "Tiny" Lister. The 6'5" tall actor was best known for his memorable role as the neighborhood bully in the Friday films, but his impressive career spanned decades, beginning back in 1984. The 62-year-old's cause of death has yet to be determined, but TMZ shared the minimal details surrounding Lister's passing.

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The outlet reported that police were dispatched to Lister's apartment in Marina Del Rey, Calif. on Thursday (December 10). It was just prior to 3:00 p.m. and the call was regarding an unconscious male. Who made the call is unclear, but law enforcement reportedly told the outlet that Lister was pronounced dead at the scene.

Aside from appearing in films like Jackie Brown, I Got The Hook Up, The Player's Club, Posse, Beverly Hills Cop II, The Dark Knight, and Zootopia, Tommy Lister was also featured in a number of music videos. You can find him in visuals for Michael Jackson ("Remember The Time"), Iggy Azalea ("My World"), Ice Cube ("You Can Do It"), and 50 Cent ("Many Men").

We send our heartfelt condolences to Tommy "Tiny" Lister's loved ones during this difficult time. His death comes a year after John Witherspoon who portrayed "Pops" in the Friday films passed away. Rest in Power, Deebo.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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