Hip-hop producer dubbed 'God's favorite DJ', DJ Clark Kent, dies aged 58

DJ Clark Kent – ​​a record producer who worked with big names in hip-hop such as Jay-Z, Notorious BIG and Kanye West – died Thursday surrounded by his family after a three-year battle with colon cancer. Kent, born Rodolfo Franklin, was 58. His family announced his death in a post on the producer's Instagram page. “Clark passed away Thursday evening surrounded by his devoted wife Kesha, daughter Kabriah and son Antonio,” it said. “Clark calmly and bravely battled colon cancer for three years while sharing his gifts with the world.” Kent was an integral part of the New York hip-hop scene. gets its start In the late 1980s as a DJ for Brooklyn rapper Dana Dane. In the '90s, Kent produced tracks for some of hip-hop's biggest names. He produced the hit “Player's Anthem” for Biggie Smalls and three tracks on Jay-Z's debut album ” Reasonable doubt. In 2018, he worked on the track “I Love It” by Kanye West and Lil Pump. He has been called “God’s favorite DJ.” Kent is the subject of an upcoming documentary by New York radio host Angie Martinez.

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