A rumor DJ Clark Kent had died went rampant on social media earlier this month, but it surely turned out to be false.
However on Friday (October 25), it was confirmed the legendary DJ handed away on Thursday evening (October 24). Fellow New York Metropolis Hip-Hop vet Eric B. shared the information on Instagram, writing merely, “Relaxation in Peace.” He additionally verified it with AllHipHop through textual content, assuring us he acquired the knowledge from Clark Kent’s household.
The household quickly issued its personal assertion, writing, “IT IS WITH DEEP SADNESS THAT WE SHARE THE PASSING OF BELOVED RODOLFO A. FRANKLIN, KNOWN TO THE WORLD AS DJ CLARK KENT. CLARK PASSED AWAY THURSDAY EVENING SURROUNDED BY HIS WIFE KESHA DAUGHTER KABRIAH AND SON ANTONIO.”
They went on to disclose his explanation for demise: colon most cancers.
DJ Clark Kent, born Rodolfo Franklin in Panama, performed a major function in shaping the profession of JAY-Z and is routinely credited with discovering the Roc-A-Fella co-founder. He additionally produced tracks on JAY-Z’s debut album, Cheap Doubt, together with the hit “Brooklyn’s Best” that includes The Infamous B.I.G.
DJ Clark Kent was additionally a widely known determine in sneaker tradition and collaborated with manufacturers like Nike on unique shoe releases.
Whispers he had died began prematurely on October 16. EPMD’s DJ Scratch rapidly did a little bit harm management on Instagram, writing in all caps, “DJ CLARK KENT HAS NOT PASSED AWAY. STOP TRAUMATIZING HIS FAMILY POSTING THAT HE PASSED!!”
Radio host Angie Martinez echoed these sentiments, including, “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 every other false data. It’s hurtful, deeply irresponsible and unfaithful.”
Sadly for DJ Clark Kent’s family members, it’s true this time. AllHipHop sends our condolences.
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