At the age of 62, DJ Mark the 45 King passed away. The prominent members of the music industry, including Eminem, Jay-Z, and Queen Latifah, who worked with the professional, paid tribute to him after learning of his loss.
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The musician had contributed to well-known songs like Stan by Eminem from 2000, Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) by Jay-Z from 1998, and Ladies First, the breakthrough single by Queen Latifah from 1989.
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Mark the 45 DJ King, who was born in the Bronx in 1961, started working in the music business in the 1980s. His propensity to use 7-inch singles led to the creation of his stage moniker. He later signed a production agreement with Tuff City Records and collaborated with musicians including Queen Latifah and Chill Rob G.
The 45 King cause of death: What happened to The 45 King?
A close friend and coworker of The 45 King reportedly announced his passing on Instagram with the following message: “R.I.P DJ Mark The 45 King who departed this morning, October 19.
It was expected that The 45 King’s partners would pay respect to him on social media given his countless achievements to the hip-hop genre and the music business.
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