Fans and sneakerheads are mourning the lack of DJ Clark Kent. The legendary DJ and hip-hop producer, also referred to as Rodolfo A. Franklin, handed away at age 58 on Thursday (Oct. 24).
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Details On DJ Clark Kent?s Passing
Billboard stories that DJ Clark Kent misplaced his battle with colon most cancers after three years. His household confirmed his passing in an announcement shared on the New York native?s Instagram web page on Friday, (Oct. 25). The assertion mentions that Clark Kent spent his closing moments together with his spouse, Kesha, and his youngsters, Kabriah and Antonio.
?It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, known to the world as DJ Clark Kent. Clark passed away Thursday evening surrounded by his devoted wife Kesha, daughter Kabriah and son Antonio.?
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Additionally, his household expressed gratitude for everybody?s help however requested privateness throughout this tough time.
?Clark quietly and valiantly fought a three year battle with Colon Cancer, while continuing to share his gifts with the world. The family is grateful for everyone?s love, support and prayers during this time and ask for privacy as they process this immense loss,? the assertion continued.
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Clark Kent launched his profession within the ?80s and achieved his first huge hit in 1995 by producing Junior M.A.F.I.A and The Notorious B.I.G.?s ?Player?s Anthem,? which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and marked Lil? Kim?s debut. TMZ notes that he additionally collaborated with Jay-Z to provide a number of tracks from Hov?s iconic debut album, ?Reasonable Doubt,? in 1996. These tracks included ?Brooklyn?s Finest? that includes Biggie Smalls, ?Coming of Age,? and ?Cashmere Thoughts.?
In the late ?90s, Clark Kent found Bad Boy rapper-turned-politician Shyne. He was additionally a outstanding determine within the sneaker tradition, amassing a group of over 3,500 pairs by 2019, per Billboard.
Social Media Reacts
Fans and movie star buddies, like Rick Ross and Peter Gunz, flooded The Shade Room?s remark part with love following the information of Clark Kent?s passing.
petergunz174 wrote, ?My Guy!! Rest well king.? and @richforever wrote, ??
Instagram consumer @cultchathrowback wrote, ?R.I.P. DJ Clark Kent he produced so many dope hip hop tracks ?
Instagram consumer @thesamplelounge wrote, ?Too many musical legends lost this year ?
While Instagram consumer @magicalandmelanated wrote, ?Damn. Cancer sucks! Condolences to his family. ?
Then Instagram consumer @unforgetta.bull wrote, ?Sneaker community lost a as well?.prayers to his family.?
Another Instagram consumer @jayt.music wrote, ?Rest in Peace to a hip hop legend. Players anthem with biggie and Kim changed the game man ?
Finally, Instagram consumer @djblord wrote, ?God bless his soul. Always wanted to have a conversation with him. RIP to the true definition of a legend ?
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