DJ Kay Slay dies at 55 after COVID battle. The hip-hop legend died four months after being hospitalized with the virus.
The music world is in mourning after the New York City DJ passed away on April 17.
In December 2021, DJ Kay Slay was admitted to the hospital with COVID. It was said that he was recovering.
Hip-hop promoter Van Silk confirmed the news of the death. Speaking to Hip Hop DX, he revealed, “Hip Hop has lost a real gem. My dear brother is gone. I have known him since he was 16 years old.”
Other music stars have paid tribute to the legend. On social media, Dante Ross commented: “Rest easy King Dez aka Spade TDS aka DJ Kay. He kills a legend in two games: graffiti and DJaying. FCovid. Rest in power.”
Wack 100 took to Instagram and simply said, “RIP DJ Kay Slay.”