A rumor DJ Clark Kent had died went rampant on social media earlier this month, but it surely turned out to be false.
However on Friday (October 25), it was confirmed the legendary DJ handed away on Thursday evening (October 24). Fellow New York Metropolis Hip-Hop vet Eric B. shared the information on Instagram, writing merely, “Relaxation in Peace.” He additionally verified the information with AllHipHop through textual content, assuring us he received the knowledge from Clark Kent’s household.
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DJ Clark Kent, born Rodolfo Franklin in Panama, performed a major position in shaping the profession of JAY-Z and is routinely credited with discovering the Roc-A-Fella co-founder. He additionally produced tracks on JAY-Z’s debut album, Affordable Doubt, together with the hit “Brooklyn’s Most interesting” that includes The Infamous B.I.G.
DJ Clark Kent was additionally a widely known determine in sneaker tradition and collaborated with manufacturers like Nike on unique shoe releases.
Whispers had had died began prematurely on October 16. EPMD’s DJ Scratch shortly did a bit of harm management on Instagram, writing in all caps, “DJ CLARK KENT HAS NOT PASSED AWAY. STOP TRAUMATIZING HIS FAMILY POSTING THAT HE PASSED!!”
Radio host Angie Martinez echoed these sentiments, including, “The article that The Supply Magazine & others have posted in regards to the passing of Dj Clark Kent is fake. Clark is house together with his household. Please chorus from sharing every other false info. It’s hurtful, deeply irresponsible and unfaithful.”
Sadly for DJ Clark Kent’s family members, it’s true this time. AllHipHop sends our condolences.
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