According to TMZ.com hip hop luminary and producer DJ Clark Kent died on Thursday evening after a lengthy fight with colon cancer.
Who is DJ Clark Kent?
DJ Clark Kent born Rodolfo A. Franklin was born 28th September 1966. At the time of his death he was 58 years old. According to a family statement, the 58 year-year-old tried and true NYC native passed away surrounded by his wife Kesha, daughter Kabriah, and son Antonio AKA Mage.
DJ Clark Kent Dies After Lengthy fight with Colon Cancer
The family revealed Clark Kent quietly fought colon cancer for 3 years but still managed to spread his love for rap throughout the globe, and asked for prayers and privacy as they grieve together.
On Instagram post the family wrote;
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, known to the 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 the world. The family is grateful for everyone’s love, support and prayers during this time and ask for privacy as they process this immense loss.
DJ Clark Kent Career
TMZ wrote Clark Kent began his career in the 1980s as rapper Dana Dane’s touring DJ, before going on to produce stone-cold classics for the likes of Jay-Z, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown and even the late, great Notorious B.I.G. He scored production credits on Jay’s hot-commodity debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” and was also considered a fashion czar in the hip hop world, especially when it came to sneakers. He was 58 years having celebrated his birthday just last month. May he R.I.P.
