Legendary DJ Kay Slay real name Keith Grayson, has died following a four-month battle with COVID-19.
Back in January His longtime music manager Wack100 shared news on his Instagram that Slay had been batteling COVID for 14 days and was placed on a ventilator.
He posted a picture of the New York DJ and record executive and writing, “Pray for my brotha @djkayslay It’s not looking good.
He might be mad at me for this those that know Slay but he needs all the support he can get … Been 14 days fighting Covid and he’s just be put on a ventilator .
Keep him in your prayers Please.”
On Sunday night he posted RIP:
Social media is reacting to the news late Sunday.
Rest in peace the legendary #SLAY #DJ #KAY???????????? Many thanks for what u did for the #hiphop industrie ..???? pic.twitter.com/TiZgTDjEeK
— Samueldo (@Eldosamueldo) April 18, 2022
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Rip to the one and only #djkayslay one of the greatest to ever do it! pic.twitter.com/4wfRN41nm5
— ጃፒ (@JAPPYpimpin) April 18, 2022
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https://twitter.com/danteross/status/1515917898589499393?s=21&t=XcgReU2c60a7OKzj6cqD-Q
And
Rest in eternal peace to DEZ AKA DJ Kay Slay AKA The Drama King
This is a sad day for Hip Hop culture & Rap fans the world over.
— Dart_Adams (@Dart_Adams) April 18, 2022
And
Legendary NY DJ, DJ Kay Slay has reportedly passed away, according to Wack 100.????
He was reportedly still recovering after being hospitalized for COVID-19 in December. RIP DJ Kay Slay.???????? pic.twitter.com/IOyaicsxob
— Hip Hop Ties (@HipHopTiesMedia) April 18, 2022
Ll Cool J:
Hot 97 also posted a statement on Instagram:
HOT97 is shocked and saddened by the loss of our beloved DJ Kay Slay.
We cherish the many memories created through the 20-plus years he dedicated to the “Drama Hour.”
A cultural icon, The Streetsweeper Kay Slay was more than just a DJ, to us he was family & a vital part of what made HOT 97 the successful station it is today.
Our hearts go out to his family, friends, & fans worldwide and we will always and forever celebrate The Drama King’s legacy.
With Love, the Hot 97 family ??
Kay Slay, released four studio albums, The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1, The Streetsweeper, Vol. 2, The Champions: North Meets South (with Greg Street), and More Than Just a DJ.
Rest in peace
