Bishop Bullwinkle, the singer and comedian who became famous for his viral song “Hell to Da Naw Naw”, died on June 16, 2019 at the age of 70. His death was confirmed by his family on his Facebook profile, where they wrote: “It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our father Bishop Bullwinkle. He has booked his show in Heaven to perform for our Heavenly Father and for once, he couldn’t be late. We love u sir and please book us the VIP room for us when we meet again.”
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The Cause of Bishop Bullwinkle’s Death
According to Monsters and Critics, it is being reported that Bishop Bullwinkle may have died from a heart attack However, his official cause of death has not been confirmed by any medical authorities or his family. AmoMama also reported that Bullwinkle, a Tampa Bay, Florida native, died after suffering a heart attack
Bishop Bullwinkle’s Life and Career
Bishop Bullwinkle’s real name was Bernard Thomas. The Bullwinkle part of his name came from a childhood nickname; while in school, a classmate of his wrote on the bulletin board, “Bernard Thomas is funny like Bullwinkle the moose” He was based in Florida and had mixed reactions to his style and song content, drawing both praise and condemnation.
Bishop Bullwinkle rose to fame in 2015 when he released his song “Hell to Da Naw Naw”, which is about the hypocrisy of some preachers and parishioners. The song samples Bigg Robb’s “Looking For a Country Girl” and features a catchy chorus that repeats the phrase “hell to da naw naw”. The song went viral on YouTube, where it has attracted over 50 million views as of August 15, 2020. Another video of the song has over 12 million views. The song was even played on NBC.
Bishop Bullwinkle also became popular for his song “Some Preachers”, which appropriated Sheba Potts-Wright’s song “The Real Deal”. In this song, he criticizes some preachers for being greedy, dishonest, and immoral.
Bishop Bullwinkle performed at several events and festivals, such as the Chi-Town Blues Festival, the Motor City Blues Festival, the Southern Soul and Blues Lovers Festival, and the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. He was known for his humorous and controversial lyrics, as well as his charismatic stage presence.
Bishop Bullwinkle’s Legacy and Tributes
Bishop Bullwinkle left behind a legacy of laughter and music for his fans and followers. Many people on social media paid tribute to him after his death, expressing their condolences and appreciation for his work. Some of his fellow artists, such as Big Mucci, Sir Charles Jones, Willie Clayton, and Theodis Ealey also honored him with their posts.
Bishop Bullwinkle will be remembered as a unique and entertaining performer who made millions of people smile with his viral songs. He was a comedian and a pastor who spoke his mind and did not shy away from controversy. He was a legend in the soul and gospel music scene who inspired many others with his talent and personality.
Rest in peace, Bishop Bullwinkle. Hell nawl ta da nawl nawl nawl.
