Hip-hop Star DJ Kay Slay dead at 55

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New York hip-hop influencer and graffiti artist DJ Kay Slay died on Easter Sunday

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Keith Grayson, professionally known as DJ Kay Slay

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Grayson is believed to have died of complications from COVID-19

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Grayson was born on August 14, 1966 in New York City and began his career as a graffiti artist.

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Grayson is perhaps best known for his passionate commitment to maintaining the integrity of hip-hop

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Grayson, nicknamed Dez, released his flagship album "The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1" in 2003.

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His "Streetsweeper" series is one of his major claims to fame

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DJ Kay Slay is also known for his diss on his tracks

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Jordan Spieth won the RBC Heritage

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