Hip-Hop Pioneer , DJ Kay Slay , Dies After Battling COVID-19.<br />'People' reports that pioneering hip-hop <br />icon DJ Kay Slay has died at the age of 55.<br />The disc jockey and record executive, real name Keith Grayson, died on April 17 after a four-month-long battle with COVID-19.<br />According to 'People,' the news <br />of Grayson's death was confirmed <br />in statements from Hot 97 and his family.<br />Our hearts are broken <br />by the passing of Keith Grayson, <br />professionally known as DJ Kay Slay, The family of Keith Grayson, statement, via 'People'.<br />A dominant figure in Hip Hop <br />culture with millions of fans worldwide, <br />DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his <br />passion and excellence with a legacy <br />that will transcend generations, The family of Keith Grayson, statement, via 'People'.<br />A dominant figure in Hip Hop <br />culture with millions of fans worldwide, <br />DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his <br />passion and excellence with a legacy <br />that will transcend generations, The family of Keith Grayson, statement, via 'People'.<br />In memory of DJ Kay Slay, our family <br />wishes to thank all of his friends, fans, <br />and supporters for their prayers and<br />well wishes during this difficult time. <br />We ask that you respect our privacy <br />as we grieve this tragic loss, The family of Keith Grayson, statement, via 'People'.<br />In memory of DJ Kay Slay, our family <br />wishes to thank all of his friends, fans, <br />and supporters for their prayers and<br />well wishes during this difficult time. <br />We ask that you respect our privacy <br />as we grieve this tragic loss, The family of Keith Grayson, statement, via 'People'.<br />Grayson was born on Aug. 14, 1966, in New York City.<br />In 2003, DJ Kay Slay <br />released his first project, <br />'The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1.' .<br />In 2021, the DJ released <br />his most recent album,<br />'The Soul Controller.'.<br />In 2021, the DJ released <br />his most recent album,<br />'The Soul Controller.'.<br />According to Fader, Grayson is believed to have, "released over 500 bootleg mixtapes", as DJ Kay Slay.<br />According to Fader, Grayson is believed to have, "released over 500 bootleg mixtapes", as DJ Kay Slay.<br />Starting in 1993, he began selling the mixtapes in New York's West Village which featured artists like Eminem, 50 Cent and JAY-Z.<br />Starting in 1993, he began selling the mixtapes in New York's West Village which featured artists like Eminem, 50 Cent and JAY-Z
