Artists React to the Passing of DJ Kay Slay

FILE – DJ Kay Slay attends a listening party for “Violator The Album: V2.0” in New York on July 12, 2001. Slay has died of complications from COVID-19. DJ Kay Slay was born Keith Grayson. His death at age 55 on Sunday, April 17, 2022, was confirmed by his family in a statement released through radio station HOT 97, where he hosted “The Drama Hour.” (AP Photo/Darla Khazei, File)

Artists React to the Passing of DJ Kay Slay Legendary New York DJ-DJ Kay Slay passed away after a four month battle with Covid. Artists took to social media to send their condolences and share memories. Fat Joe wrote, you put on for the culture kept me on your tapes when I was cold. Always led from your heart…My brothers we lost a General today. A pilar of our community. LL Cool J wrote, such a real one. So solid. Rest in power King. 50 Cent wrote, I will never forget rapping in Kay Slay’s kitchen when I was trying to get on. He was the go to guy. Killer Mike wrote, God bless our dead. God protect our living. May Allah be pleased with you @djkayslay. I truly loved and respected you and let you know it.