Luther Vandross KILLED A Man In A Car Accident - A Big News Story That We All Missed
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Virtually unknown to the world, then after an appearance on the 1980’s TV talent show called Star Search, Jimmy Salvemini had clearly made an impression on Luther Vandross.
Luther had just finished producing Jimmy’s album, and the plan was to take Jimmy and his brother Lawrence - who was also his manager - to listen to the final product, and afterwards, go and celebrate at dinner.
Then life threw the biggest curveball ever. Luther Vandross ended up driving his Mercedes Benz on the wrong side of the road for just long enough to collide with oncoming traffic, killing one of his passengers.
It's another one of Ti's Hot Mess History scandals.
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Wow I had no idea about this accident with Luther Vandross. Thanks Ti for this Hot Mess!!🙏🏽😀
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@@hazeleyest9562 thank you so much for watching. I didn't know until I came across an old article when I was doing research for something else.
I'm sure Luther was diddling Jimmy
I will take the 72 Marquis you can have the Seville.
I remember this. Luther had an alleged preference for Italian men, so he was probably not just interested in Jimmy's singing ability.
That would make him a child molester the boy was 14 years old when he signed him 💯
Hmmmmmm
No. 💀
That was my thought as well Monila.
That's exactly what I said when I first tuned in to watch this. Luther wanted him as a lover way more than discovering him for singing!
Yes, I loved Star Search as a kid but I did not know about the car accident. Wow…I learn so much from this channel. You’re doing a great job ❤
I heard this story a few years back. Luther Vandross did his best to put this event in his life behind him. Stories about this accident are still sketchy to this day. May the involved parties be at peace.
And there is a reason why it is sketchy as it always is with these entertainers in the industry who have sold their souls for fame and fortune. Those same ones who the industry view to be worth more dead than alive. #MichaelJackson among many others🤷🏿♀️
@@cd3881 I agree. I was wondering if the deceased brother was a sacrifice for Jimmie that Jimmie chose OR was Luther acting on Jimmie's behalf? We will never know & I doubt that Jimmie has ever said. By this late in the game (since 2020) most people are aware of how that music industry works & that it DEMANDS bid sacrifices..."blood in AND out". Luther was not just altruistic & helping Jimmie get a record deal for nothing. Bringing new talent is is how HOLLYWEIRD runs as they constantly need new influx into the game. Luther was leveraging himself & bringing in talent that he was developing & that helped to get him higher up in the industry. That made him more powerful but comes with a price. Jimmie's brother Larry was the one who ultimately paid the debt to settle the account.That is a damned slap in the face & an oops up side to head that ALL Luther got was a GROSSLY RDEUCED charge of misdemeanor & a freaking $2000 fine...like WTF? I have heard how Luther has made his sacrifices over his career, but that stroke was the beginning of the end for him. Once these stars are not as profitable as they on her were them the industry drops them. Luci is gonna get his too.
Shanice Wilson my all-time favorite
And also Sam Harris a great vocalist
SKETCHY my behind call it what it is he had that young man killed and sacrificed so he can move up in that industry fast forward to today they're still doing it there's nothing new Under the Sun
I remember when all of this happened and the stories that swirled around about Luther’s infatuation with Larry and Jimmy as well, even though he was a teen. However, he did get off pretty good because it was manslaughter. Even though Jimmy has grown to be an exceptional singer, but while he was competing on star search, his singing wasn’t as good as Luther was trying to say it was. I remember watching him, but kept thinking he is not as good as the other competitors. This is when I started wondering if Luther liked him for other reasons, but after finding out that his brother was his manager and close to Luther, I kind of suspected something was up. So sorry he lost his life because of reckless driving.
He absolutely did. The way he did it stunned everyone and I'm sure they had their suspicions.
@CeeEra He was definitely singing about Larry, they were dating from what I have been told.
Yep, I think Luther and Larry had a thing going on.
My sentiment exactly, Jimmy's voice was extremely underdeveloped at that time and he was certainly the weakest link on the show. His voice has profoundly progressed over the years. Luther just did his significant other Larry a favor by getting his brother signed, he knew that his voice was not of the greatest quality.
Countess Vaughn was one of the best Star Search contestants ever
Yeah Beyonce was on thier also with Kelly and someone else, she didn't win either. But they came close...
Undoubtedly.
Yessssssssss
Indeed she was.
I used to watch "STAR SEARCH" with my grandmother back in the '80s. From Tracey Ross to Bobbi Brown, I clearly remember Luther Vandross and so did my mother. She was a major fan of his. I had missed this scandal. Next to this one, Vince Neil from Motley Crue was behind the wheel drunk and his best friend, Razzle from the glam metal band, HANOI ROCKS was killed. Vince was charged with manslaughter but didn't do any time just community service.
I never heard about this accident until just now. How Sad!!
Ti, you did an awesome job as usual covering this "horrific," car accident that involved entertainer, Luther Vandross. I remember when this happened, it was very shocking and all over the news, television, radio, newspapers and magazines, too. Also, I remember hearing if Luther was to be interviewed you couldn't ask him about the car accident in which one of his passengers was killed, period! Great investigating, presentation, backstory information and photos, too. Hugs to Indy. Have a fantastic day. Take care 💞
What a wonderful voice and diction. Your stories are such a pleasure to listen to.
I wish i was around in the 80s😩howcome the talent isn’t like this anymore??? Also i never knew this!👀
Aww, yeah the 80's was fun.
@@EyeShadowQueenn Frfr there's was some great music too.
You were around. You just wasn’t born yet 🥳
Same and i follow pop culture and never heard of this wow
Maaaan, we had a GREAT time in the 80’s! Musically it was so amazing
Thank you for covering this Ti... so heartbreaking..
I heard of the incident but had no idea how Larry Salvemini looked. May he RIP.
Brandy killed someone as well years ago in an Accident.
And they say that Monica's boyfriend at the time really didn't unalive himself but nobody talks about that!
@@cgogetit you're right. I still think about the situation from time to time.
@@cgogetit What?!
@@cgogetit His mother doubted that her son would unalive himself and didn't believe Monica's story
@@joshuamcdowell9745 yeah, it's a lot to the story. The math ain't mathing! He was left handed and shot himself with the right. It's also rumored that C murder was the first on the scene before the police arrived. I don't know if it's facts. But I do know Monica be lying! And somethings just don't be adding up. And don't get me wrong, I love me some Monica but that doesn't stop me from using my critical thinking skills.
Wow. Never heard of this story. Thanks.
Wow, another great scandal piece!!! I was in my teens when this happened but I never knew or heard about this!! 😲 Always on point, Ti!! 🙌🏾🖤🔥
Luther's pr people were a beast..i grew up listening to him and i never heard this before!!!
One of Luther's background singers and solo artist...Lisa Fischer said
.. Luther was such a perfectionist and loved REAL SINGERS... what was talented about this young man😳😳⁉️
Everyone always speculated about Luther Vandross sexuality, but pretty much, everyone kind of knew he was gay. I'll never forget the private interview that Oprah Winfrey had done with Luther Vandross, he was in a wheelchair, and died a short time after that.
Patti LaBelle and Luther were best friends, so as a surprise, Oprah called Ms. LaBelle on to the set to surprise him, Ms.Patti looked at him and said: LOOK AT YOU... LOOKING LIKE A DIVA 😳
They tried to play it off but it was too late. I don't know if you can still pull it up or not, but I was watching, and I'll never forget it.
My first time hearing this....
If that person was DUI they should be charged and sentenced to prison. But what if they weren't drunk and it was just a horrible accident?
Yes I love star search back in the day. I didn't know Luther was in an accident back in the day either. This is a good one lady.
Wow. This is my first hearing about this. I'm guessing people were paid handsomely due to the wreck. Luther made sure the family of the dead man was taken care of as well. However, an ordinary person would have served time and restitution. It's 😢
Yeah, Im surprised to have never heard about this until now.
Lawrence (Larry) was more than just Jimmy's manager; allegedly, a producer friend of mine told me that Larry and Luther were dating at the time.
That was my thought when I heard the family didn't sue or blame him: he likely lost his partner in this, too.
wow
@@astarnamedchar they did end up sue Luther later on
@@DJGary0910 😱 That's unfortunate!
My grandma used to say: "I always wondered if Luther was under some type of influence while driving that Italian kid!" Damn good question!
He problably was and if so,someone else should've been driving.
@@powerbadpowerbad Luther never did drugs nor drank. According to many many who knew him and himself. He took a route he wasn't familiar with and the accident happen. All accidents don't happen cause you under influence.
I checked out the link for Jimmy and his voice has matured nicely.
I agree. He has a beautiful voice.
WOULDN'T HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS IF IT WEREN'T FOR YOU TI👍👍
This happened to a friend of mine, where he was in an accident due to construction on the road and his best friend died. The family didn't want to press charges but, the state did and he served a year in minimal security prison In SC.
Wow
How sad. my cousin was cheating on his wife. He picked up his side chick on his work break. he got into a car accident and killed her, he did 8years in jail. So tragic.
@@nishamack586 wow
I get a feeling we didn't hear the most scandalous part. I do wish peace to all involved.
Hold up? How come this wasn't on the 6 o'clock news back then? WTH
There are a lot of stories that get covered up or swept under the rug. Do you remember when tennis star Venus Williams killed a man in a car accident?
The same thing happened. The story received attention at first but soon faded.
I don't know what was worked out, but Venus didn't do any time in jail or prison.
Was Venus driving drunk?
@@denisebrock3154 It was proven that the older man was in the wrong and Venus had the right a way.
Yea because back then it could messed up your reputations etc..
I'm amazed. I didn't know anything about this. I was in elementary when all this happened.
This is why I love your channel. I’m always finding out something I hadn’t heard about before. 👏🏾
He was driving 20 miles over the speed limit and crossed the center divide into oncoming traffic.....how can he be found not at fault for the accident and the death of passenger? I love Luther to death but was justice really served here?
Someobe was paid off for this blood sacrifice.
@@hotties3v3n I concur sadly
I found out about this after reading a Luther Vandross biography.
My favorite Star Search contestant was Shanice. She won actually.
I do remember this tragedy & yes the this situation was buried 🙏🏾
I remember this very well, these were the best days! Good job, thanks Ti!
Wow, this is sad. I never heard this but there’s so much I haven’t heard about some of these celebrities I loved growing up.
To say this is suspicious would be an understatement ☕
Sacrificed
@@RubiPearl560 That was my exact thought. Like why would you intentionally drive on the wrong side of the road if you’re not drunk?
"because its really love" is my favorite Luther song
Gurl, you forgot "The Kid" my favorite singer Rahsaan Patterson! He was on Star Search!
I ain't never heard this before The Power of the Internet ❣️
Never knew this ‼️
Great video.
Thank you!
Yeah it was really bad. The singers family REALLY turned on Luther after this. His friends say he never got over the incident. May they both RIP
💫 Countess Vaughn won on Star Search like 5 weeks straight without losing. She was a powerhouse talent with a rich, mature voice.
😕 In regards to Luther and Lawrence’s death, was it really an accident? 🤔 Like, why would he cross over while sober. I can’t help but to wonder if was a “sacrificial hit” for fame. It seems to me that all these celebrities go through some sort of tragedy before blowing up. 😒
Tiffany Evans as well
I thought Luther was already big. He came out with Never Too Much in 81. So how much bigger could he have gotten…no pun intended lol
@@ericmorris5912 He was well known in R&B, but I don’t know if he was an all around, crossover superstar. I’m not sure exactly how big his fan base was because I was just a little kid. What I’m saying is that I hear of these kinds of “accidents or deaths” all the time in almost everyone’s career. The details just seem really sketchy.
@@CodyCole80 ahhhh ok. Got it. But I still feel he didn’t get that cross over exposure. I just saw a video on here where he said he was more famous than the kid in his math class, but less famous than Michael Jackson. I know that’s in terms of superstardom. But his main core audience were black females. I wasn’t born during that time until late 80’s and my mom used to listen to him every….day hahaha. But this is opening my mind to the possibility that you mentioned
@@ericmorris5912 Yeah, be wasn’t a superstar like Mike of course, but I know he had fans of every nationality, even though his core audience was Black.
How weld is this because I'm just learning about this story recently as of two weeks ago towards another podcaster and this video right here verifies it all🕛
Interesting. I came across the story looking through a 1986 issue of JET. What is the podcast where you heard this story? I might need to listen for video topics.
The car crash is also mentioned in Luther's biography written by Craig Seymour.
@@TisHotMessHistory do you listen to Ashley Says So? If not check her out, she's on TH-cam
I need a full Luther biopic, RET now!❤
It would be amazing. Netflix should do it. And show all of his struggles with the industry, sexual orientation (back then being gay had to be kept secret ala George Michael) and his diabetes/weight problem(s).
It won't be truthful and give us what we really want. A Luther biopic will be sugarcoated and watered-down just like Respect with Jennifer Hudson. If we want the real story, someone who isn't family or had any connection to Luther would have to get behind it.
@@joshuamcdowell9745 Welp, @TisHotMessHistory I guess it's all on you🤷🏽♀️
@@joshuamcdowell9745 Good point!
Yes the biopic I never thought I needed...
I never heard of this story. Thanks for information. 😊
Thank you for sharing. Stay blessed.
Thanks!
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I enjoyed Countess Vaughn but I hated her on 227🤣🤣🤣
I loved her on The Parkers. That show was hilarious.
@@bria1660 Oh yes! I loved her on everything else! Moesha, the Parkers, etc....just not 227🤣🤣💕
Wow 😮 What Could Have Been 😭🙏🏽
I have never of this before. They always have a way of getting rid of someone that they feel are not needed anymore.
me too. This is my first listen.
The Family ended up suing him and it was settled out of court.maybe that’s why the man’s family was so forgiving 😩🤦🏽♀️
They also didn't want to alienate the music industry and destroy the younger son and brother potential career prospects.
Wow. I had no idea. Still listening to his music though.
Teddy Pendergrass and his "accident".
That's my cousin. You don't know how bad I want to know full details. 😩
Beyonce Too Started On There And Xscape That Used To Be My Show Loved It
I do not remember this!!!
Wow. I never knew about this. How tragic.
Wow! Really I never heard of his before rest in peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thanks
Amazing 😍 HOW folk's DIE 🎲 suddenly ALL around this singing machine
My cousin died with a notable person and it was weird to see it everywhere for a few days.
I never heard of this story. Thank you for sharing this video.
I really be learning a lot from this channel❤
Jimmy can still sing. My goodness his voice is beautiful
Wow I was either in college or the military, didn't get to watch television much
:27. I forgot about the Geri curl look. Yikes !!! Ti you might be too young. Ask your mom. Haha. Love you and your channel.
I know I'm not the only one here sees the similarities to the Teddy Pendergrass accident. Everyone had a negative thought about Luther VanDross but at the end of the day he was BAAADDD
Wow i never knew that Rest in Peace Laurence.
Yes, it surprised me that I'd never heard of his death before too, Jazzy Jeff. Thanks for watching.
I never heard about this
Favorite celebrity from Star Search...COUNTESS VAUGHN
If there is dirt to be found then Ti WILL find it....eye only have 1 request....can you start to research the folks who MATTER ? Like Politicians??? That would be so very helpful to humanity
💜this channel!!!
I want my daughter to play Cheryl Lynn's song at her reception whenever she gets married, I love, Got to Be Real!
Didn't Cheryl get famous singing Star Love on the gong show?
@@sharksport01 wow, the gong show! i can't recall but i loved the gong show.
@@justdevine864
I love Cheryl and Luther's duet. If This World Were Mine, I think that's the name of it.
It’ll be HER WEDDING, not yours. If you want to played at a wedding that bad, marry someone and play it.
Laurel Canyon can be treacherous if you are not familiar.
Thanks 🙏 Sis
There is something about Luther that is very dark. Crazy how all of his siblings passed before him. 🤔
All of Patti's siblings have passed as well.
@@lwills8609 Yes, Patti's siblings, mother, father are all gone. Makes you wonder.
And now her sister... Wow!!
They all had diabetes and health problems. What is wrong with you?
@@MissJazziBri Patti's sisters died of cancer. This is really easy to find out.
A sacrifice for his debut album success.
How? Luther was a natural born singer ..he didn’t need to sacrifice anybody in my opinion
@@rosemaryrogers1478 It’s not optional. They ALL are required to take oaths and make sacrifices for fame and fortune. Jesuit Order. Hollywood and the upper echelons.
Chaka Khan CNN Quote: “They sacrifice lives at the drop of a dime.”
@@rosemaryrogers1478 It’s becoming common knowledge.
@@rosemaryrogers1478 ,there is no way that Luther Vandross killed a white man and did not go to prison for it.
I was waiting for your comment. I smelled sacrifice when I read the video headline. Damn.
Sarah Palin does that aerial hunting of wolves. She shoots them from a chopper with a high powered rifle. They run the animals to exhaustion and then blow them away. Some "sport," huh? Does not surprise me.
I remember Star Search
Never heard about this. So glad I've never worshipped celebrity. Their private lives always disappoint.
They're just people who have fame. Fame is the only difference.
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Accident or sacrifice? Mmmm🤔 just wondering
#HollyweirdShenanighans
That was one of his 👹sacrifices☠️
I do not remember the story it's very sad, but from that clip it doesn't sound like a singing sensation. So clearly Luther was infatuated with the boy. Very sad ending.
I read about this when I was doing a deep dive on one of my favorite background singers.
I’ve never heard of this 😮
Would you do one on Halle Berry? I know she was in one hit and run, but I could have sworn she hit and killed someone years before that.
🙏🏾🤔Prayers for the FAMILY✊🏽💔🥲
Good stories
Thank you 😊
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2:16 Countess Vaughn
Sacrificed
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Shaniece was my Favorite
I think he liked jimmy 4 a different reason
You can’t say nothing like that without having proof.
@@jessicathomas22717 It’s no secret. Lither liked men. Everyone knows this.
Wasn’t he too young for Luther?😳🫢
This is 😭 I’m so sorry
I sorta remember this
If this happened in a slightly newer Mercedes, Lawrence would have survived.
The 70s body style old 500SL roadster Luther was driving had crumple zones, but likely wouldn't dissipate crush energy as well against old 70s American cars that were like battering rams.
If this was a newer 1985 Mercedes 500SEC (S-Class) coupe, Lawrence would be alive.