DJ Kay Slay, Fiery Radio Star and Rap Mixtape Innovator, Dies at 55 - The New York Times

The one-time graffiti artist and New York D.J. for Hot 97 was known for breaking artists and stoking beefs that gave fuel to the careers of Nas, Jay-Z, 50 Cent and more.

Cats know its no holds barred with me, Slay told The New York Times in 2003, when the paper dubbed him Hip-Hops One-Man Ministry of Insults. In addition to providing a ring and roaring encouragement … [+1443 chars]

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