DJ Mark the 45 King has died at the age of 62.
The music industry professional had worked with big names such as Eminem, Jay-Z and
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'It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved Mentor DJ Mark the 45 King!,' Queen Latifah said in a statement. 'He believed in me before anyone else. He touched every life he encountered.
'I've never met someone like him; he wanted everyone around him to win. His spirit was magic and
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Eminem wrote on Twitter, 'Legends are never over ... I'm 4ever grateful' Details: DJ Mark the 45 King has died at the age of 62. The music industry professional had worked with big names such as Eminem ,
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The veteran music producer was pictured at his home studio in NYC on October 10, 1994 The music professional had worked on notable hits such as Eminem's 2000 song Stan,
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DJ Mark the 45 King was born in the Bronx in 1961,
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He went on to ink a pact with Tuff City Records as a producer,
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DJ Mark the 45 King's first major
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The music producer also achieved success in the U.K. with the track The 900 Number,
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After having issues with substance abuse during the 1990s, Variety reported,
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A rep for the late producer confirmed his passing to Variety Thursday; his cause of death was not announced.
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Queen Latifah and bokeh Eminem were among the artists who paid memorial to the late DJEminem wrote, 'Legends are never over ... I'm 4ever grateful' DJ Premier spoke about his late colleague's tremendous legacy and crot talents in a memorialDJ Premier, the famed producer and
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'His sound was unlike any other from his heavy drums and
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He thanked music industry professional Dave Lotwin for putting him on a FaceTime call with Mark while he was hospitalized 'to salute him 1 last time before he transitioned,' adding, 'I know he heard me loud and clear.'
DJ Premier wrapped up in saying, porn 'Sleep Peacefully Mark thank you for crot all that you've done. 'You're such a special part of our culture that is chiseled in the stone of the greatest parts of us.'
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Mark also received a number of memorials on Twitter from fans who noted the contributions he made in his career
Mark also received a number of memorials on Twitter from fans who noted the contributions he made in his career.
'Rest In Peace DJ Mark the 45 King,' Andrew Barber said. 'Producer of such hits as Jay-Z's "Hard Knock Life" & Eminem's "Stan" -- as well as favorites from Rakim,
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'We can't forget "The 900 Number" and memek the Ed Lover dance. Thank you for porn everything.'Another said,
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