DJ Clark Kent Dies At 58 After Battle With Colon Cancer

Legendary hip-hop producer, DJ Clark Kent, who worked with icons like Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, and torious B.I.G., has died at of 58.
news was shared by his family on social media, where y shared that he h been fighting colon cancer for past three years. He passed away on Thursday evening, surrounded by his family.
"It is with deep sness that we share passing of beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, kwn to world as DJ Clark Kent. Clark passed away Thursday evening surrounded by his devoted wife Kesha, daughter Kabriah, and son Antonio. Clark quietly and valiantly fought a three-year battle with colon cancer, while continuing to share his gifts with world. family is grateful for everyone's love, support, and prayers during this time and ask for privacy as y process this immense loss," family wrote in an Instagram post.

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Born Rodolfo Franklin, Kent began his career in 1980s in Brooklyn, and worked a DJ for rapper Dana Dane. He gained major recognition in 1995 with Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s hit single "Player's Anm," which featured Biggie Smalls and introduced Lil' Kim to world. next year, Kent was a key producer on Jay-Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt, contributing to songs like "Brooklyn's Finest" and "Coming of ."

In 2001, DJ Clark Kent worked with Mariah Carey on her hit single "Loverboy" from Glitter soundtrack, furr cementing his place as a top producer. Throughout his career, he collaborated with artists like Queen Latifah, Ye, Redman, 50 Cent, and Estelle.
 

Fellow artists mourned Kent's death on social media. Questlove, Grammy-winning musician from Roots, commented, "Clark will forever be culture." Rapper Foxy Brown, who was also Kent's cousin, wrote, "LOVE YOU KESH! MY BIG COUSIN WHO STARTED ALL THIS SH-- FOR US! WE LOVE YOU TONY!"

Aside from music, Kent was kwn for his passion for sneakers, owning around 3,500 pairs. He also collaborated with major brands like Nike, idas, and New Balance.
DJ Clark Kent's contributions to hip-hop will be remembered by fans and artists alike. His legacy continues to inspire many in music world. 

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