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 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,
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.
Remembering Barry Michael Cooper, a writer who always had Harlem on the mind
Barry Michael Cooper, a pioneering journalist and screenwriter, died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Baltimore, Md., at 66.
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, ‘New Jack City’ and ‘Above the Rim’ Screenwriter, Dies at 66
Barry Michael Cooper, the acclaimed screenwriter best known for his “Harlem trilogy” consisting of the films “New Jack City” (1991), “Sugar Hill” and “Above the Rim” (both 1994), died Wednesday of undisclosed causes. He was 66.
Hip-Hop Community Mourns Death of Influential Journalist & Screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper
Barry Michael Cooper, who invented the term 'New Jack Swing' and wrote the scripts for 'New Jack City', 'Above the Rim', and ...
EXCLUSIVE: Barry Michael Cooper: Martin Lawrence Was Original “Pookie”
Barry Michael Cooper revealed the surprising story behind Pookie's casting in New Jack City – a tale of brilliant auditions, unexpected tragedy, and cinematic redemption.
‘Forever' Teaser: First Look At Netflix Drama Series Based On Judy Blume Novel
We’re getting the first look at Forever, Netflix’s upcoming drama series starring Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simone. The streamer dropped the first teaser Thursday at its Next on Netflix 2025 event.
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Super Bowl LIX: Fox Sports delivers 67 hours of coverage from New Orleans
Fox Sports and Fox Deportes will “geaux” marching into New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, delivering 67 hours of comprehensive programming across Fox, FS1 and Fox Deportes.
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BNL about to take full force of star-studded Red Devils in key HHC clash
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TERREMOTO, Emerging Objects, and others take home 2025 National Design Awards from Cooper Hewitt
Cooper Hewitt named the 2025 National Design Awards winners. The recipients come hail from a range of design disciplines, ...
‘Master tactician’ George Norcross promotes image as a civic leader as prosecutors call him a crime boss
The power broker's appearance this week alongside Gov. Phil Murphy and four former governors at a Cooper Health event ...
Wall Street trader rates 12 banking and trading scenes in movies
Jared Dillian, a former Wall Street trader, rates 12 banking and trading scenes in movies and TV, such as "The Wolf of Wall ...