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

The onetime 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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