Quinn Coleman, a DJ and A&R executive and the son of former BET chief Debra Lee, died suddenly yesterday at the age of 31.
and Randy Coleman, died suddenly on Sunday, August 16 at the age of 31, according to a statement from his family. The cause of death was not given.
According to a statement from a rep for Lee: “Quinn was a loving son, brother, cousin and friend, a passionate DJ and A&R executive with a bright future ahead of him. Debra and her family are devastated by Quinn’s passing and ask for privacy and respect as they grieve together.” Coleman worked as a DJ under the name Spiccoli and, since May 2018, as an A&R executive at Capitol Records where he signed the group Brasstracks, among other acts. Prior to his senior director position at Capitol, he spent four years at Warner Bros. Records as an A&R manager and a marketing coordinator.
“Quinn’s positivity and passion was infectious, he made everyone around him feel good and always felt more than a friend than A&R,” the group Brasstracks wrote on social media, adding that they’re dedicating their debut album, out August 21, to Coleman. “He truly believed in us and worked so hard on this project with us. We were the first act he signed to Capitol and we were so proud to work with him. Quinn was family.
Capitol Records president Jeff Vaughn said: “We are all devastated to learn of the untimely passing of our colleague and friend, Quinn Coleman. He will be greatly missed. We offer our deepest condolences to Quinn’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.”
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