DJ Clark Kent has not handed away, in keeping with Questlove, Angie Martinez and others, regardless of experiences suggesting in any other case.
On Wednesday (October 16), The Supply claimed that the veteran DJ, producer and sneakerhead had died attributable to an undisclosed sickness, citing data from a member of the family.
The Roots drummer was fast to close down the story, writing on Instagram shortly after: “DJ Clark Kent is STILL with us. I do know plenty of you’re dashing to be ‘FIRST!’
“However till phrase or assertion comes from his spouse or household, can y’all please stop with the misinformation? It’s disturbing as it’s.”
Legendary radio host Martinez additionally debunked the rumor, writing on X (previously Twitter): “The article that The Supply Magazine & others have posted concerning the passing of Dj Clark Kent is fake. Clark is house along with his household. Please chorus from sharing another false data. It’s hurtful, deeply irresponsible and unfaithful.”
Pete Rock additionally hit out at these spreading the unsubstantiated information, writing on Instagram: “DJ Clark Kent has not handed away. Cease traumatizing his household posting that he handed!!”
The article that The Supply Magazine & others have posted concerning the passing of Dj Clark Kent is fake. Clark is house along with his household. Please chorus from sharing another false data. It’s hurtful, deeply irresponsible and unfaithful.
— Angie Martinez (@angiemartinez) October 16, 2024
DJ Clark Kent himself has but to handle the hypothesis surrounding his well being.
The scare comes weeks after it was reported that Angie Martinez is producing a documentary concerning the 58-year-old, who produced basic songs like JAY-Z‘s “Brooklyn’s Most interesting,” Biggie‘s “Sky’s the Restrict” and Junior M.A.F.I.A.‘s “Participant’s Anthem.”
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Titled God’s Favourite DJ: The Story of DJ Clark Kent, the movie will chronicle his influential four-decade profession in Hip Hop, exploring how he satisfied JAY-Z to pursue rap full-time, “taught The Infamous B.I.G. to carry out like a star” and “coached Lil Kim by way of her first studio session.”
The documentary will even embrace appearances from the likes of Hov, Questlove and DJ Khaled.
“DJ Clark Kent is a uncommon gem whose affect is seen in almost each period of Hip-Hop’s historical past books,” Martinez advised The Hollywood Reporter. “With our 50-year-old tradition prone to exterior perspective and agenda, it’s essential that we highlight the heroes who push the artwork type with purity and authenticity.
“I’m honored to assist share Clark’s many truths with the world.”