Barry Michael Cooper, ‘New Jack City’ Screenwriter, Dies

Barry Michael Cooper, ‘New Jack City’ Screenwriter, Dies at 66
After chronicling the crack boom of the 1980s as an investigative reporter, he had a high-profile but brief second career in Hollywood.
Barry Michael Cooper, writer-producer known for 'New Jack City' and 'Above the Rim,' dies at 66
Barry Michael Cooper, a writer and producer known for 'New Jack City,' 'Sugar Hill' and 'Above the Rim,' dies at age 66. 'Will never be another,' his son says.
Barry Michael Cooper Captured the Zeitgeist – the Best and the Worst
The Village Voice obituary of writer Barry Michael Cooper, dead at age 66, notes the powerful stories he wrote for the paper in the 1980s.
Barry Michael Cooper, A Hip-Hop Storytelling Legend, Taken Too Soon At 66
Barry Michael Cooper, the screenwriter behind "New Jack City" and pioneering investigative journalist, died Tuesday in Baltimore at age 66.
Barry Michael Cooper, Famed Screenwriter & “New Jack Swing” Phrase Inventor, Dies At 66
Barry Michael Cooper, a screenwriter who penned screenplays for New Jack City and other notable Black films, has died.
‘New Jack City’ And ‘Above The Rim’ Writer Barry Michael Cooper Dies In Baltimore At 66
Barry Michael Cooper, the writer and producer behind the classics New Jack City, Sugar Hill, and Above the Rim has died at age 66.
Barry Michael Cooper, writer of Harlem-trilogy ‘New Jack City,’ ‘Sugar Hill,’ and ‘Above The Rim’ passes away at 66
The Harlem journalist who coined the phrase “New Jack Swing” while writing a profile passed away in Maryland. There is no discussion of 1990s-era Black movies without films written by Barry Michael Cooper,
Lakers legend Michael Cooper names his top 5 players in NBA history: Jordan, LeBron snubbed
The debate over the greatest players in NBA history rages on, but Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper weighed in with ...
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Lakers retire Michael Cooper’s No. 21 on an emotional night for the Hall of Fame guard from Pasadena
Michael Cooper spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers as a defense-minded guard who always focused on helping his Showtime teammates to be stars.
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Why Michael Cooper viewed his Lakers jersey retirement ceremony ‘more special’ than Hall-of-Fame induction
The smile widened on Michael Cooper’s face. Then, the tears flowed.
Lakers Called Out for Massive Mistake During Michael Cooper Jersey Retirement
The Los Angeles Lakers honored their most recent Hall of Famer, former five-time 'Showtime'-era champion Michael Cooper, with ...
Hip-Hop Community Mourns Death of Influential Journalist & Screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper
He invented the term 'New Jack Swing' and wrote the scripts for 'New Jack City', 'Above the Rim', and 'Sugar Hill'.
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Lakers’ Magic Johnson ranks Michael Cooper among NBA's 4 greatest defenders, including Dennis Rodman (EXCLUSIVE)
After enjoying nearly a decade of intense practice battles, strong on-court chemistry and five NBA championship runs, Los ...
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Indicted Dem power broker George Norcross is feted by New Jersey bigwigs
Gov. Phil Murphy, whose administration indicted George Norcross last year, was among those honoring Norcross at an event in ...
2025 Smithy's VFL list update: January edition
All the list changes for every club ahead of the 2025 Smithy's VFL season. Continue below to see each club's confirmed list ...