DJ Mark the 45 King, whose famous tracks include '900 Number' and 'Hard Knock Life,' has reportedly died at age 62, according to fellow producer DJ Premier.
Hip-hop pioneer DJ Mark the 45 King, whose iconic tracks have been sampled repeatedly by the music genre, has died. He was 62. The record producer's manager confirmed Thursday in an e-mail to The Times on Thursday that 'he passed.' No additional information, including his cause of death, was made available. DJ Premier of rap duo Gang Starr announced Thursday on Instagram that the Bronx-born producer died Thursday morning, just days after his 62nd birthday.
Lotwin, whose company Artist Intelligence Labs could not immediately be reached Thursday for comment, also posted a salute. '@thereal45king there are no words! I love this man more than I can explain my true brother I will miss you beyond ! We talked everyday wtf,' he wrote on Instagram.
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