DJ Clark Kent was the sufferer of a dying rumor that began making the rounds on social media Tuesday night time (October 15). Followers and media started selecting up the narrative that the long-lasting DJ, producer and famend sneaker head had handed away following an undisclosed sickness.
However in line with DJ Scratch, Clark Kent could be very a lot alive, though it’s unclear what his medical state of affairs is. On Wednesday (October 16), the EPMD legend took to Instagram to clear up the vicious rumor. He wrote in all caps, “DJ CLARK KENT HAS NOT PASSED AWAY,” he wrote. “STOP TRAUMATIZING HIS FAMILY POSTING THAT HE PASSED!!”
Veteran radio persona Angie Martinez later confirmed DJ Clark Kent was at dwelling—not in hospice like others instructed.
“The article that The Supply Magazine & others have posted in regards to the passing of Dj Clark Kent is fake,” she tweeted. “Clark is dwelling along with his household. Please chorus from sharing some other false info. It’s hurtful, deeply irresponsible and unfaithful.”
The article that The Supply Magazine & others have posted in regards to the passing of Dj Clark Kent is fake. Clark is dwelling along with his household. Please chorus from sharing some other false info. It’s hurtful, deeply irresponsible and unfaithful.
— Angie Martinez (@angiemartinez) October 16, 2024
Followers of DJ Clark Kent have been noticeably upset by the notion he was useless. Tweets like, “There’s information going round stating that the legendary DJ Clark Kent has handed away, properly that information is extraordinarily pretend and it’s disgusting to create a hoax like that” and “I’m not the largest fan of DJ Clark Kent or his music takes, however mendacity on the person’s identify with a dying hoax is a few Ho ass bag of sow m##### habits. Whoever’s accountable wants their a#### whipped ROYALLY. F y’all.”
Others took a extra remorseful strategy and easily apologized for spreading misinformation.
DJ Clark Kent, born Rodolfo Franklin in Panama, performed a big position in shaping the careers of main artists, together with JAY-Z. He’s typically credited with discovering the Roc-A-Fella co-founder. He additionally produced tracks on JAY-Z’s debut album, Affordable Doubt, together with the hit “Brooklyn’s Most interesting” that includes The Infamous B.I.G. Past music, DJ Clark Kent can also be a widely known determine in sneaker tradition. He’s a devoted sneakerhead, typically collaborating with manufacturers like Nike on unique shoe releases.
