DJ Kay Slay dead at 55 – Legendary hip hop star passes away four months after he was hospitalized with Covid

LEGENDARY hip-hop star DJ Kay Slay has died – months after being hospitalized with Covid-19.

The 55-year-old DJ, of New York City, passed away on April 17.

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He was admitted to hospital with Covid in December and was recovering following his battle with the virus.

His death was confirmed by hip-hop promoter Van Silk.

He told Hip Hop DX: “Hip Hop lost a real gem. My dear brother is gone. I’ve known him since he was 16 years old.”

Tributes have poured in for the late DJ.

Music star Dante Ross posted: “Rest Easy King Dez aka Spade TDS aka DJ Kay Slay a legend in two games: graffiti and DJaying. F Covid. Rest In Power.”