This is one of the last times we saw Brandon Clarke. This night in the picture was one of his MANY birthday celebrations for 09. This was at Club 24 (previously Casa 24) inside Ivar. I (Anita) actually saw him one time after this when he and Sincere signed me up for Pre-Paid Legal. B Clarke was always on his hustle. Just in case you are wondering (in case you have not seen this pic before), yes that is Poprah from VH1’s “I Want to Work for Diddy!”
Mr. Brandon Clarke has SOOO many friends it is insane! He also left behind a girlfriend of many years who stuck by his side through all of this. If you do not know B, and are wondering what happened to this young soul I will share his story with you. As I go along I will share pictures!
Lainie and B Clarke inside Casa 24 (now Club 24)
inside Ivar.
Brandon had been having some trouble with his leg. He thought it was an injury from playing basketball, but on July 12, 2005 his Dr. told him he had a malignant tumor in his left knee. The Dr. told him he also found a spot on his lungs. Of course he started doing chemo and taking medication. Brandon felt like life was over. This all happening to him at 23 yeas of age and right before graduation. Friends became upset when he started to call himself dead man walking, but he says that is how he felt. Having a wonderful family and really good friends, they all prayed for him and stayed positive for him too!
B Clarke, Anita, and ex Socially It girl Laure’n at Ivar.
October 3, 2008!
In October 2005 Brandon changed his name from dead man walking to soul survivor, because on October 14, 2005 the Dr.’s could not find a trace of cancer in his body. After months of chemo and the operation he had October 20, 2005 he was cancer free. Brandon was a level four (or stage four) cancer patient before becoming cancer free.
April 27, 2009 Brandon was told that the cancer in his right lung finally grew and had taken over 50% of his lung. He was given two months to live. This was about three weeks ago. Brandon Clarke passed away Wednesday May 13, 2009 at 10:45pm. The night seemed a little darker and without as much life as usual. Brandon Clarke was the life of any party! Anytime I got to see B Clarke was so much fun (except at the Jim Jones concert). Ha ha. Only because it was so hectic and everyone was stressed out, but B always knew how to work things out!
B Clarke and Anita @ Ivar October 3, 2008. Boy we were
SO tipsy and having SO much fun! I will never forget
this night! B was SO frickin crazy and having SO much
fun! He rolled like 20 deep. That’s B for ya!
Brandon was very open about what he was going through. All this info and more he blogged about on his Myspace!. Over the length of time since B and I met, he has been a very good friend. He even hooked me up through a personal situation once. He’s met my family (husband and son). He has played with my son a couple times (him and Sincere) at Starbucks. I am glad Brandon was able to meet two important people in my life.
It’s so sad what he had to go through and that he is gone, but for those of you who do not know him, just know that Brandon lived a full life for a young man his age! He was such a vibrant person and quite a business man. He worked in the entertainment industry and has booked so many artists for so many shows. Pretty much everybody knew Brandon Clarke!
Anita and B Clarke at Sharks Club August 21, 2008!
This was the night Tash from the Liks (Alkoholiks)
performed.
In closing on my behalf. Dear Mr. Brandon Clarke … I am so sad that you are gone. We were close, but I wish we could have been a little closer. Not like lovers (lol), but as friends as we were … as we are, because even though you are gone you will ALWAYS be my friend! All this time I knew you and I never knew what you had gone through until three weeks ago. You kept asking me to read your blogs and I never knew why until I actually did read them. My heart was so heavy and so saddened with disbelief. I think (for me) it may have worked out better this way that all this time I did not know that perhaps one day you would leave us. You will be missed SO much man! Look out for us down here. You are now in a better place and I am happy that you do not have to suffer anymore. I cannot imagine what it must have been like to know at such a young age your life would be over, but to stand so tall and stand so brave with your game face on! Even though you are gone you will always be the soul survivor and your soul will live on through all of your family and friends! You’re the man B! I love you with all my heart! Love always your friend Anita!
And now over to Lainie …
Lainie and Brandon at The Shark Club
I just wanted to share a little bit about my relationship with this wonderful man. From our first meeting at the Shark Club in Costa Mesa until my last encounter with him at Cohiba in Long Beach, Brandon always treated us with so much respect. It’s hard for women in the game of entertainment to be taken seriously sometimes by the men. Brandon always had so much love for Socially It. Over the time that Anita and I had the pleasure of being friends with Mr. B Clarke we experienced many fun filled nights with him. It was always our pleasure to have him and friends attend a night with us at one of our Hollywood venues. We helped him and his partner Monstah with several events as well, so the whole alliance between us was a wonderful thing.
Jim Jones at Club 740 – Downtown LA … Brandon and Lainie
Brandon went to church with my good friend Melissa and his sister Rachel is good friends with my other friend Lisa. It’s such a small world, cause neither of these girls know each other and were surprised I knew him as well. Brandon will be missed by so many people. On Sunday May 17th myself and my daughter went to pay our respects at the going home picnic that his friends and family held for him. We didn’t stay too long, but long enough to let his girlfriend and a few other friends know the Socially It cared very much about him. I am just happy that I did get the chance to get to know him and enjoy him in good times. Brandon you will always be with Anita and I. – Lainie
Dj Rampage, Me and Brandon Clarke
If you have any stories/memories you would like to share of Brandon, or a message along with pics … please feel free to email sociallyit@gmail.com and we will add them to the blog! Thank you!
14 responses to “R.I.P. Brandon Clarke!! March 20, 1982 – May 13, 2009!”
My dude B Clarke was a monster in all aspects… From booking, promo and so on. He taught me to be a young Hyena out here in this game. I talked to him a few days before he left us smh. He will be truly missed and undoubtedly loved. I’ll neva forget u my boy!!! TIU/Best Out… Know that!!!
My Prayers go out to him and his family. May he Rest in Peace.
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I Definitely Fucks With B. Clarke…He Was A Real Cool Dude And Now He Is In A Better Place…!!!
For those of you who loved Brandon and didnt get to go to his memorial service.. Check out club 195 in anaheim on May 29th Friday we are having a Brandon Clarke Tribute party.. Him and I were planning this fun raiser event hours before he passed away, so this is something he wanted to help him and his family.. Now its a tribute party with all proceeds going towards his family….I do hope you all can make it out..
As far as Brandon where do I start.. He has taught me alot and we have done so many events together and we have done alot more outside the clubs, and to me he is one of the best people I knew in life hands down. He is in heaven now throwing events, and when its my time Ill be there with him.. love you brandon clarke , always your boy Paul Jones
My man! Mr B Clarke! What can I say, but I love you man! I am so glad I had the chance to tell you before you parted with this earth! I know you are up above watching over us! Like Paul said … ur probably throwin events in Heaven. LOL! Pass the wine please! Lol. Man … u are SO loved and SO missed! I never knew this whole time ur pain! U had on the bravest game face ever! U hid ur personal worries well. U kept tellin me to read ur blogs and I wouldnt, then I finally did and my heart was heavy and has been heavy ever since! I will always remember u in good times, because good times are all we had! I love u very much my friend! Ur spirit will live on forever on this earth! R.I.P. Mr. Brandon Clark aka Soul Survivor!
Brandon My ^!@@#$& My man we love you bro with out you being heren on this earth for the time you were my life would have been a little boring but then I met you Brandon. Thank you lord for bringing him into my life I am greatful. Mr.Morgan
P.S. Danm I miss you already
Manager/Promoter
Morgans Ent.
WORDS CANT EXPRESS OR EXPLAIN HOW MUCH I MISS YOU B I TEAR AT THE THOUGHT OF THE LAST NIGHT YOU WERE ALIVE I WAS AT CHO HOUSE AND BROUGHT TO THE BOOT LEG “WOLVERINE” YOUVE BEEN WAITING FOR ME TO BRING THAT MOVIE FOR WEEKS THEN WHEN I FINALLY TAKE IT TO YOU AND SOC YOU WANTED ME TO WAIT TILL YOU FINISHED WATCHING DA BASKETBALL GAME THEN ALL THE HIGH LIGHTS AFTER THAT…LOL… I WAS LIKE “WTF IM LEAVING” AND GAVE YOU MY LAST KISS GOODBYE…YOU AND SPORTS I SWEAR YOU LOVED IT…LOL
I CAN SAY THIS THO I MADE A PROMISE TO YOU, TO LOOK OUT FOR YO GIRL SOC AND IVE KEEP MY PROMISE IVE BEEN WITH SOC EVERY DAY AFTER YOU LEFT US I HAVENT LEFT HER SIDE FOR A SECOND….LET ME TELL YOU EVERY DAY IS SOOOO HARD FOR HER PLEASE GIVE HERE STRENGHT….
I CAN SPECK FOR SOC AND I WHEN I SAY WE KNOW YOU WERE WATCHING OVER US WHEN WE SLEEP AT YO HOUSE THE DAY YOU PASSED…WE FEEL YOU EVERY DAY THAT WARM FEELING THAT GOES THOUGH OUR SOUL OR THE WIND THAT BLOWS THOUGH THE GRASS, OUR HAIR OR IN THE TREE’S…..
I WILL CONTINUE WITH MY PROMISE AND LOOK AFTER YO GIRL WHICH YOU LOVED SO DEARLY SOC AND YOUR BABY KANYE I CANT FILL THE VOID THEY FEEL BECUZ THEY MISS YOU SOOOOOO MUCH BUT I AM THE SHOULDER SHE CRYS ON AND THE EAR THAT LISTEN WHEN SHE TALKS ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY, EVERY HOUR, EVERY MINUTE AND EVERY SECOND…WHEN SHE WAKES UP IN THE MORNING SHE TURNS TO ME AND SAYS “THIS WAS A GOOD NIGHT CUZ I HAD A DREAM ABOUT MY BABY BRANDON” AND TALKS ABOUT YOU ALL OVER AGAIN AND TRYS TO FALL BACK TO SLEEP TO DREAM SOME MORE…
ITS BEEN HARD B, REAL HARD TO COUPE WITH THE LOSS, BUT THEN I FEEL THAT WARM FEELING IN MY SPIRT THAT REMINDS ME YOU STILL LIVE WITH IN US….LOVE YOU B YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING OF OC AND MY HEART…..
~~~LINDA (AS YOU LIKE TO CALL ME) MISS. PHAT BOOTY~~~LOL
*** PLEASE NOTE****
IF YOU MISSED THE MEMORIAL HERES ANOTHER CHANCE TO PAY YOUR REPECTS AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF BRANDON CLARKE @ 195 IN ANAHIEM, FRIDAY 5/29… ALL TRIBUTES GOES TO HIS FAMILY… HOPE TO SEE YA’LL THERE… FOR MORE INFO READ ABOVE (PAUL JONES)
I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY BRANDON…I KNOW YOU IN A BETTER PLACE NOW SWEETHEART…A LOT OF PEOPLE MOURING RIGHT NOW OEVER THE LOSS OF YOU…BUT YOUR MEMORY LIVES ON FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS…I LOOK AT YOUR PICTURES EVERYDAY AND SMILE…SOMETIMES I CRY BUT THEN PICK MY HEAD UP AND LOOK TO THE SKY AND KNOW YOU IN HEAVEN WITH MY SON PAIN FREE….CANT WAIT TO SEE THE BOTH OF YOU WHEN I MAKE IT TO THE GATES…TILL THEN BABYBOY YOU FOREVER IN MY HEART….MUAHZ….LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH BIGHEAD!!!
~~~~~~~LIL JAY AKA THE COLOMBIAN QUEEN~~~~~~~~
Wat up fam. Could’ve never asked for a better partner in life through the good and the bad we held it down. sometimes i still can’t beleive caught my self calling u like 4 seperate occasions lol. Im keep the promise the LEGACY WILL LIVE ON, EVEN IN DEATH, STILL THE BEST OUT.
ON SKIPPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I worked with Brandon for 15 months in DT Long Beach. He sat at a desk facing mine, so I had a chance to see him in action after hours, as he worked his promotional gigs. I was impressed by his passion for what he did. He ws easy to talk to, and confided a lot about the pride he had about his mother and sister. We spoke about his challenges with cancer dating back to 2005, and how his persona had been tranformed into what you last saw: A “soul survivor”. In hindsight, his presence served to motivate me (a man 14 years his senior), to start living life a little more bolder, as he often urged me to do when inviting me to several of his events. I was glad to get a chance to spend some time with him on Fri., May 1st, as he was surrounded by so many of his friends. God Bless you B., and God Bless Socially It for allowing us to express ourselves.
-Mr. Shannon Hadnot
Wow what an amazin man. I rode with a wonderful lady by the name if Greeneyes, and she knew him. I never had the guts to ask her why she was so devistated at his loss, I didnt think I had the right to. You see, my inspiration in life is my brother, a Marine that has been fihtin cancer since 1983, and I get sensitive when people ask about him. B Blarke, sounds like the fighter that my brother is, and now I understand the complexity of the loss his friends endure on a daily basis. Take care, and never loose touch with his incredible soul.
Hello to All and thank you for beautiful comments….
2 months have passed. The flowers have stopped and calls dont come in.. and still I am mourning my brother. I miss my other half. A sibling is such a special bond… I now look at it more as a treasure.
I am wishing all of peace in this (still) time of mourning.
Rachel Clarke
Brandon Clarkes Sister
My dear friend Brandon Clarke I miss you so much, I remember when you use to call my phone I would pick up and your like SWAGGGGGGGG lol. My fun times t the clubs drinking up, I will never forget what you’ve taught me about this industry. If it wasnt for you I wouldn’t be where I am now. The night I received the call from Juelz about your passing I dropped the cell and broke down. Why? At the end of the day your God’s angel I will never forget my friend Soul Survivor love you