'With his passing, we reflect on his contributions to the genre and broader culture, which continue to this day,' his former label Tommy Boy Records said in tribute.

Aveva 68 anni, è stato uno dei principali innovatori dell’electro-funk. Partecipò al progetto anti apartheid Sun City, poi le accuse di abusi sessuali

The Bronx born rapper and DJ helped introduce hip-hop to the mainstream and was also accused of child sexual abuse