Juice Crew alum DJ Polo has reportedly died. Rumors he was affected by some form of sickness are making the rounds on social media, though nothing has been confirmed.
Veteran Bronx radio persona DJ Chuck Chillout posted about his demise on Saturday (July 27), writing on Instagram, “This Harm actual Dangerous RIP To DJ POLO.”
A cascade of feedback poured in from their friends. Pete Rock wrote, “Gotdamn man gradual da f%#okay down jesus christ lemme breathe,” whereas Erick Sermon, De La Soul’s Maseo, Sway Calloway and Fats Boys’ Kool Rock Ski left a collection of praying emojis. Different commenters included Hello-Tek, Loopy Legs and Kurtis Blow.
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Eric B. additionally prompted a slew of condolences together with his Instagram publish. It learn: “My brother DJ POLO we had some nice occasions you’ll by no means be forgotten GODS pace.”
Fats Joe, EPMD’s DJ Scratch, E-40, third Bass MC Pete Good, Lord Finesse, De La Soul’s Posdnuos, Combine Grasp Ice and former Yo! MTV Raps co-host Ed Lover had been among the many many expressing their unhappiness and shock over his surprising passing.
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DJ Polo, whose actual identify was Shawn Brown, was a distinguished DJ and producer, greatest recognized for his key function in he Juice Crew, a pioneering Hip-Hop collective based mostly in New York Metropolis. The Juice Crew, fashioned within the mid-’80s by influential producer Marley Marl and radio DJ Mr. Magic, included a number of groundbreaking artists equivalent to Huge Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, MC Shan, Roxanne Shanté and Kool G Rap, amongst others.
DJ Polo is most well-known for his collaboration with Kool G Rap, the duo Kool G Rap & DJ Polo. Collectively, they launched a number of influential albums, together with Highway to the Riches (1989), Needed: Lifeless or Alive (1990) and Stay and Let Die (1992). Their work is famend for its complicated lyricism, intricate storytelling and contributions to the mafioso rap style. DJ Polo’s function as a DJ and producer was instrumental in shaping the sound and elegance of Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, contributing to the legacy of East Coast Hip-Hop throughout its early life.
AllHipHop sends its condolences to all of DJ Polo’s family members.
Man. We misplaced one other one in every of our Hip-Hop troopers. R.I.P DJ Polo. https://t.co/ewBYwGqgqV
— ULTRAMAGNETIC MC’S (@McsUltra) July 27, 2024
Was simply watching this video yesterday 🙏🏾 RIP
DJ POLO 🙏🏾 https://t.co/GAIrVjsW3Y— Criminal 🏴🏳️🏴 (@CrookedIntriago) July 27, 2024
RIP DJ Polo pic.twitter.com/mr891q05ZK
— Pack Pistol Pazzy (سيف الله) (@vinnie_paz) July 27, 2024
RIP DJ Polo 🌹 one other icon gone too quickly. pic.twitter.com/Tu526UJklR
— Rocky Bucano (@RBucano) July 27, 2024
