Legendary New York DJ Big Kap Passes Away At 45 #BigKap

Legendary New York DJ Big Kap Passes Away

The Hip Hop community is in shock and mourning the passing of DJ Big Kap.

The legendary New York DJ, born real name Keith Carter, passed away early Tuesday morning at 45. The cause of death is unknown at this time.

Big Kap is described as “one of the most respected and well known DJ’s to ever step on the scene from Biggie to Shade45, Big Kap is a true legend and pioneer in the Hip Hop game.” His 1999 album, The Tunnel with Funkmaster Flex is hailed as a Hip Hop classic with posthumous features from the Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac, as well as verses from Dr. Dre, Nas, Eminem, and Jay-Z.

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Ice Cream Convos extends our love, thoughts, and prayers to Big Kap’s family, friends, and fans.

Rest in peace…. Big Kap… https://t.co/Sxy6GJ0pnu

— Funk Flex !!!!! (@funkflex) February 3, 2016

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Rest easy to a true pioneer in hip hop .. #BigKap !!! https://t.co/cWUQuVfthX

— METHANDRED (@realmethandred) February 3, 2016

My Condolences to the friends and family of #BigKap RIP

— Dres (@DresBlacksheep) February 3, 2016

Damn man. Much respect to #BigKap. Thanks for all the love shown. #FlipSquad #RIP #TheTunnel. https://t.co/tAdSzlCMni

— B.R.O.theR. ?uestion (@questlove) February 3, 2016