Iconic New York DJ Big Kap has reportedly passed away. The news was first shared by Funkmaster Flex on his Instagram.
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“Rest in peace…. Big Kap…,” Flex wrote under a photo of Kap and another of the two DJs together. The duo helmed the legendary 1999 The Tunnel album, which featured a slew of big acts including Jay Z, Lil’ Kim, Memphis Bleek, Mary J. Blige and the late Tupac and Notorious B.I.G.
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The hip-hop community also took to timelines to share their memories of Kap and offer their condolences.
“Woke up to terrible news today … We lost Big Kap,” wrote Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg. “Not only a great DJ, key part of the flip squad and big dog pit bulls , and incredible talker with a unique and awesome voice but more than anything — great guy …always good for a warm smile and a sincere conversation… Was always very fond of this guy ever since I met him .. RIP brother… Sending love and positive vibes to his family, @funkflex , @ciphasoundsand all the pit bulls and flip squad.”
RIP Big Kap … https://t.co/doY47Exik9
— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) February 3, 2016
Rest in Peace DJ Big Kap. NYC hip-hop legend right there. That legacy he helped build with the Tunnel will live forever
— Rob Markman (@RobMarkman) February 3, 2016
Rip Big Kap —-
— Black Market (@rickyrozay) February 3, 2016
Billboard has reached out to Kap’s team for comment but did not immediately receive a response.