DJ Kay Slay is dead at 55 after a battle with COVID
DJ Kay Slay, whose real name was Keith Grayson, had reportedly been hospitalized with the coronavirus since December and placed on a ventilator.
Also known as “Dez,” “The Drama King” and “Mr. Smack Your Favorite DJ,” he released six major studio albums during his career, including 2003′s “The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1,″ featuring collaborations with Eminem, 50 Cent, Nas, Wyclef Jean, Flipmode Squad, Fat Joe and Cam’ron. His most recent release, 2021′s “The Soul Controller,” included songs with Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Raekwon, The Game and Buffalo rappers Benny the Butcher and Conway the Machine.
“Our hearts are broken by the passing of Keith Grayson, professionally known as DJ Kay Slay,” the Grayson family said in a“A dominant figure in hip-hop culture with millions of fans worldwide, DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his passion and excellence with a legacy that will transcend generations. In memory of DJ Kay Slay, our family wishes to thank all of his friends, fans and supporters for their prayers and well wishes during this difficult time.
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