Hot 21 Radio

Following DJ Kay Slay's COVID-19-related death on Sunday (April 17), tributes have flooded in from several Hip Hop figures including Fat Joe, 2 Chainz, LL COOL J and more.

Fat Joe one of Kay Slays closest collaborators posted a heartfelt message on Instagram early Monday (April 18), mourning the loss of a legend while thanking the DJ for always looking out for him. Dezzy Dez aka Kay Slay aka The Black Fat Joe love you my brother, Joe wrote while sharing a photo of a young Kay Slay. You put on for the culture kept me on your tapes when i was cold always lead from your heart. I was praying hard for you i knew youd make it i check almost everyday i had soooooo many stories to tell you since you been at the hospital. My brothers we lost a General today a Pilar of our community we will hold this man in the highest regards for he is an iconn when it comes to this culture RIP SLAY we love you well keep your name alive as long as Im here GOD BLESS Harlem east side stand the fuck up. A post shared by FAT JOE (@fatjoe) DJ Kay Slays passing has been felt across the generations of New York Hip Hop, with LL COOL J, 50 Cent, Sheek Louch, Maino, Benny The Butcher and Bobby Shmurda among those also paying their respects. Such a real one. So solid. Rest in power King. Im gonna miss you B. #ripdjkayslay, LL wrote on Instagram, while Louch added, I prayed that no news was good news.. and that you would pull threw ! Smh THE WORLD and HIPHOP is gonna miss you..REST UP KING. Read more