Mister Cee Passes Away

R.I.P. Mister Cee.

Legendary New York DJ pioneer Mister Cee has handed away. He was 57.

The tragic information was confirmed Wednesday afternoon (Apr. 10) by Skip Dillard, the model supervisor at WXBK 94.7 The Block NYC, the place Mister Cee had a present. No reason for demise has been confirmed.

Born Calvin Lebrun in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant, Mister Cee, also called “The Finisher” is finest recognized for his time at New York radio station Scorching 97 the place he DJ’d for 20 years earlier than leaving in 2014.

Within the the late ’80s, Mister Cee DJ’d for rapper Massive Daddy Kane. He additionally appeared on “Mister Cee’s Master Plan” from Kane’s 1988 debut album, Lengthy Dwell The Kane. Mister Cee additionally helped introduce rap legend The Infamous B.I.G. to the world. He additionally served as the manager producer on the late rapper’s traditional debut, Prepared To Die in 1994.

“As a family at HOT 97 and WBLS, we’re deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Mister Cee,” Hot 97 stated in an announcement on Wednesday. “He wasn’t just a DJ; he was a pillar of our stations, bringing joy to countless listeners with his legendary Throwback at Noon and Friday Night Live sets.”

“Mr. Cee’s influence stretched far beyond the airwaves, shaping the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture. Our hearts are heavy as we send our love and condolences to his family and the fans whose lives he touched through his music. Rest easy, Mr. Cee. Your legacy will live forever.”

Our ideas and prayers exit to Mister Cee’s household and buddies.