DJ Official Passes Away
Christian Hip Hop pioneer and Grammy award-winning producer DJ Official has passed away after undergoing a double lung transplant. He was 39.
Official, real name Nelson J. Chu, deejayed for Christian Hip Hop star Lecrae until his failing health forced him to retire in 2014.
In 2010, an ongoing sinus infection revealed Official had a rare form of bone marrow cancer that was attacking his kidneys. He also suffered from emphysema, which diminished his lung function to 13 percent.
13% lung function, cancer and a non working kidney has been a trip.
But I learned that suffering prepares us for grace.
— DJ Official (@djofficialdj) July 18, 2016
On July 30, Official underwent a double lung transplant and was in critical condition following the surgery.
Go time!!!!!!!
Thank you all for your prayers. They are much appreciated.
— DJ Official (@djofficialdj) July 30, 2016
Unfortunately, Official transitioned almost two weeks later.
Lacrae took to Twitter to remember his dear friend.
When they criticized me @djofficialdj stood up for me. He got in arguments defending me.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
For years @djofficialdj walked with me thru all the storms negativity and gossip.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
When I wanted to complain @djofficialdj put it in perspective cause he battled so much and fought so hard.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
When I was starting off having an @djofficialdj beat was the greatest thing I could imagine.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
If he wanted to @djofficialdj could've released 10000000 albums on @reachrecords he had one planned
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
I don't really know what to say but honor my dude. He's a real one. I miss you Fish. @djofficialdj
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
You mean the world to us and We'll make sure folks knows how much you mean to the movement so be it. @djofficialdj #116ForLife
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
I know you deejaying on the other side. See you soon. pic.twitter.com/Xb63T8TMmb
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
With all DJ Official endured with his failing health he never lost his faith.
I wouldn’t trade what happened to my life for nothing. It made me…me. GOD has done some amazing things thru it. I trust GOD more than ever.
— DJ Official (@djofficialdj) July 18, 2016
Rest in paradise, Official!
