Diamond and Silk

Donald Trump mourns the death of Lynette Hardaway, one half of commentators Diamond and Silk.

Regular appearances on Fox News followed and then a show of their own on subscription channel Fox Nation. Lynette Hardaway, Diamond of the pro-Trump commentators Diamond and Silk, has died aged 51. Diamond of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk dies

Conservative political commentator Ineitha Lynnette Hardaway has died at the age of 51.

"Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. Diamond's death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. "The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!

Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway, a member of the Diamond and Silk duo who gained national attention for their staunch support for former President Trump, ...

“Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. [See all Hill.TV](https://thehill.com/hilltv) [See all Video](https://thehill.com/video) [Diamond and Silk](https://thehill.com/tag/diamond-and-silk/) [Donald Trump](https://thehill.com/tag/donald-trump/) [Lynette Hardaway](https://thehill.com/tag/lynette-hardaway/) [Newsmax](https://thehill.com/tag/newsmax/) [Rochelle Richardson](https://thehill.com/tag/rochelle-richardson/) [Trump](https://thehill.com/people/trump/) [Blog Briefing Room](https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/) [Equilibrium & Sustainability](https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/) [Blog Briefing Room](https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/) [In The Know](https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/) [See All](https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/) “The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! Diamond’s death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. [launched](https://thehill.com/homenews/media/511353-pro-trump-duo-diamond-and-silk-launch-new-program-on-newsmax-tv/) a program on Newsmax in August of that year, called “Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear.”

Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and a member of the political duo known as “Diamond and Silk,” has died.

Lynette Hardaway, who with her sister made up the conservative talk duo “Diamond and Silk,” has died, according to the two's official Facebook page and a ...

“Diamond blazed a trail, founded on her passion and love for the entire race of humanity.” “Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing,” Trump added. Their show, “Diamond and Silk Crystal Clear,” aired Saturday nights on Newsmax TV.

The Diamond and Silk duo, a pair of sister entertainers who gained notoriety for their political comments on their YouTube page, have been some of Trump's ...

The duo then landed their own show — “Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear” — on right-wing network Newsmax. The Diamond and Silk duo, a pair of sister entertainers who gained notoriety for their political comments on their YouTube page, have been some of Trump’s most vocal supporters since his 2016 campaign for president. The former president said Hardaway passed away at her home in North Carolina and called the death “really bad news for Republicans and frankly, ALL Americans.”

Donald Trump mourns the death of Lynette Hardaway, one half of commentators Diamond and Silk.

Regular appearances on Fox News followed and then a show of their own on subscription channel Fox Nation. Lynette Hardaway, Diamond of the pro-Trump commentators Diamond and Silk, has died aged 51. Diamond of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk dies

The official Diamond and Silk Twitter account confirmed Lynette Hardaway's death, writing “the world just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, ...

The sisters then embarked on their own show, called "Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear," on right-wing network Newsmax. The sister duo, which also includes Rochelle Richardson (Silk), were bloggers and public speakers known for their viral videos in support of Trump. [announced Hardaway’s death](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/109662467994681545) on his Truth Social platform.

Donald Trump called the death of Diamond of Diamond and Silk bad news for “All Americans.” Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway, a supporter of the former president ...

Diamond’s death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. “There was no better TEAM anywhere, or at any time! Donald Trump called the death of Diamond of Diamond and Silk bad news for “All Americans.”

The official Diamond and Silk Twitter account confirmed Lynette Hardaway's death, writing “the world just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, ...

The sisters then embarked on their own show, called "Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear," on right-wing network Newsmax. The sister duo, which also includes Rochelle Richardson (Silk), were bloggers and public speakers known for their viral videos in support of Trump. [announced Hardaway’s death](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/109662467994681545) on his Truth Social platform.

Donald Trump pays tribute to Hardaway who formed political commentary team with her sister Rochelle Richardson.

[asking followers to pray](https://twitter.com/DiamondandSilk/status/1596550190336512000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1596550190336512000%7Ctwgr%5E183f6d6955d7d04e4990f5e92d4c3842cf355679%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fblavity.com%2Fmaga-diamond-and-silk-has-hospitalized-covid). Rumours that she had contracted Covid were not confirmed, and the cause of her hospitalization was not announced. Diamond’s death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. [reported NPR](https://www.npr.org/2023/01/10/1148078325/diamond-and-silk-lynnette-hardaway-death). “There was no better TEAM anywhere, or at any time! [the announcement said](https://twitter.com/DiamondandSilk/status/1612636233196355586?cxt=HHwWhIC--YSHnuEsAAAA), and included a link to donate to Hardaway’s memorial service.

Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway of the conservative political commentary duo “Diamond and Silk” has died, according to former President Donald Trump and the ...

The network removed them from its list of contributors in 2020 after they came under fire for spreading false information about the pandemic and vaccines. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. They said their time in the spotlight wasn’t planned. “There was no better TEAM anywhere, at any time!” In the introduction to their co-written autobiography “Uprising,” published in 2020, the pair wrote that they faced criticism throughout the 2016 campaign cycle from people who called them “sellouts” and worse names as they stumped for Trump. The pair’s verified Twitter account had asked people to “please pray for Diamond” in a

"Diamond's death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out," Trump wrote.

They were embraced by the Trump campaign and invited to appear at his rallies. "Diamond blazed a trail, founded on her passion and love for the entire race of humanity. The memory of her passing should forever remain in our hearts."

Lynette Hardaway, aka Diamond of conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, has died at age 51.

[The Hill](https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/3806619-diamond-of-pro-trump-diamond-and-silk-duo-dies-at-51/): “Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. They later migrated over to Newsmax for their own show, Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear, which ran for three seasons. The memory of her passing should forever remain in our hearts.

Lynnette Hardaway, also known as Diamond, has died at 51. She delivered far-right commentary alongside sister Rochelle 'Silk' Richardson.

‘The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.’ Psalm 34:18.” [Editorial: Trump doesn’t want your vote in 2024. “Diamond blazed a trail, founded on her passion and love for the entire race of humanity. We are praying the Lord would comfort Silk and their whole family during this time… [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/-trump-entertainer-diamond-diamond-silk-dies-51-rcna65042). They are primarily known for their staunch support of Trump [during his presidential campaigns](https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-12-01/trump-knew-about-executives-tax-fraud-scheme-prosecutor-says). In this time of grief, please respect the privacy of Diamond’s family but remember and celebrate the gift that she gave us all! [Controversial YouTube relationship influencer Kevin Samuels has died, mother says](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-05-06/la-ent-kevin-samuels-dies) The most recent show was posted in mid-December. ... probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. [tweeting](https://twitter.com/realMikeLindell/status/1612823403077013504) Tuesday, “There are no words to express the tragic loss of a dear friend Diamond, of Diamond & Silk. [Former President ](https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-11-15/trumps-dangerous-declaration) [Trump](https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-11-15/trumps-dangerous-declaration) said Monday in a statement that Diamond died “at her home in the State she loved so much, North Carolina.” No [cause of death](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-05-06/la-ent-kevin-samuels-dies) has been given, though Trump noted on his Truth Social platform that her death was “unexpected.”

Lynnette “Diamond” Hardaway, an African American commentator who drew a right-wing fan base for her piercing and unflinching embrace of President Donald ...

[conspiracy theories and disinformation](https://www.thedailybeast.com/fox-news-cuts-ties-with-diamond-and-silk?via=twitter_page) on the [coronavirus](https://www.washingtonpost.com/coronavirus/?itid=lk_inline_manual_29) pandemic. “He’s gonna protect us all!” “He’s gonna build it tall!” Ms. [“a slave master”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yRMM0jfgJk&feature=youtu.be) and defended Trump against accusations of racism. Diamond and Silk also began to broadcast on [Newsmax](https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2020/08/12/newsmax-has-emerged-landing-spot-cable-news-personalities-need-new-home/?itid=lk_inline_manual_29), a conservative digital media outlet. Hardaway told “Fox & Friends.” They attended Trump’s Yet, if anything, their social media numbers climbed. It’s appalling. It’s offensive. They also hawked Trump The two sisters — Ms.

Lynette Hardaway, known by the moniker “Diamond” of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, has died. She was 51.

“There was no better TEAM anywhere, at any time!” Landing at Newsmax, a right-wing cable news and digital media company, they hosted three seasons of the show “Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear” and published the co-written autobiography “Uprising” in 2020. Hardaway’s cause of death hasn’t been released.

Lynnette 'Diamond' Hardaway and her sister, Rochelle 'Silk' Richardson, rapidly rose to fame in 2015 with their online videos in support of Trump.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hardaway family in their time of sorrow,” he said on behalf of the Hoke County GOP. In an interview with The Fayetteville Observer in December 2015, Hardaway and Richardson said they recorded their first videos with an iPad tablet computer. The account says money is being raised for “Preserving Diamond’s Legacy,” and there is a link to a GiveSendGo webpage for a memorial fund in her name. “Silk was with her all the way, and at her passing. Hardaway in December 2015 said Trump’s economic policies had meaning to her and her sister, and others in Southeastern North Carolina. Capitol as Congress was voting to certify the election results. [have questioned the investigation into the riots on Jan. Now people — a family of four is trying to make it off of minimum wage working at a McDonald’s,” she said. “The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! The next video on the channel is from July 5, 2015. The media personality was 51. They are from Hoke County, just west of Fayetteville.

Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway of the conservative political commentary duo “Diamond and Silk” has died, according to former President Donald Trump and the ...

The network removed them from its list of contributors in 2020 after they came under fire for spreading false information about the pandemic and vaccines. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. The sisters, who called themselves Trump's “most outspoken and loyal supporters,” have said they switched political parties to support his first presidential bid, in which he carried only about 8% of Black voters in the 2016 general election. They said their time in the spotlight wasn’t planned. “There was no better TEAM anywhere, at any time!” Her promotion of COVID-19 falsities eventually got her dropped from Fox News, but she landed on another right-wing cable platform.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Lynette Hardaway, known by the moniker “Diamond” of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, has died, ...

The network removed them from its list of contributors in 2020 after they came under fire for spreading false information about the pandemic and vaccines. The sisters, who called themselves Trump’s “most outspoken and loyal supporters,” have said they switched political parties to support his first presidential bid, in which he carried only about 8% of Black voters in the 2016 general election. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. They said their time in the spotlight wasn’t planned. “There was no better TEAM anywhere, at any time!” Her promotion of COVID-19 falsities eventually got her dropped from Fox News, but she landed on another right-wing cable platform.

The conservative political commentators and vloggers became known for their ardent support of former President Trump.

](https://www.youtube.com/@DiamondandSilkTheViewersView/about) The duo also [testified under oath in 2018](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pro-trump-social-media-personalities-diamond-and-silk-testify-before-congress-live-stream/) about alleged filtering practices on social media platforms. Diamond was born on Thanksgiving 1971, and Silk was born earlier that same year in January. In 2020, Diamond and Silk worked as contributors for Fox News until they were let go by the news organization following COVID misinformation posts, [Deadline reported](https://deadline.com/2020/04/diamond-and-silk-fox-news-donald-trump-1202919395/). [Matt Gaetz called it](https://twitter.com/mattgaetz/status/1612637993059106817) "very sad news," while Colorado [Rep. The pair became known for their ardent support of former President Donald Trump. Lauren Boebert said](https://twitter.com/laurenboebert/status/1612801146921357312) Diamond was a "wonderful person."