Prominent New York City radio personality and producer DJ Mister Cee has died at the age of 57, his home station HOT 97 said Wednesday.
‘As a family at HOT 97 and WBLS, we’re deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Mister Cee, 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,’ the radio station said Wednesday.
The station added: ‘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.’
A cause of death of the music industry professional had not been publicly released as of Wednesday evening.
Prominent New York City radio personality and producer DJ Mister Cee has died at the age of 57, his home station HOT 97 said Wednesday. Pictured in 2018 in NYC
DJ Mister Cee had also garnered prominence for producing the 1994 Biggie Smalls album Ready To Die.
Rapper 50 Cent paid tribute, writing, ‘R.I.P to the legend MR. Cee God bless him, to all his family and friends I send my condolences.’
The station’s Peter Rosenberg said in a tweet: ‘We have lost the iconic Mister Cee. I listened to him yesterday and am in complete shock.
‘He was a dear friend to all of us, a wonderful man, and one of the most important and impactful DJs of all time. I love you Cee.’
Mister Cee was also known for his affiliation with rapper Big Daddy Kane, as he was friends with the rapper, 55, since high school, and served as his official DJ, according to the station.
Rapper 50 Cent paid tribute on multiple social media platforms, writing, ‘R.I.P to the legend MR. Cee God bless him, to all his family and friends I send my condolences’
A number of Mister Cee’s fans and radio peers weighed in with condolences amid news of his passing
