DJ Kay Slay has died after a battle with COVID-19, according to music manager Wack 100.
He was 55.
Back in January, Wack 100 was first to share news of DJ Kay Slay’s illness on Instagram, writing:
““Pray for my brotha @djkayslay It’s not looking good. He might be mad at me for this those that know Slay but he needs all the support he can get … Been 14 days fighting Covid and he’s just be put on a ventilator . Keep him in your prayers Please.”
A post on DJ Kay Slay’s Instagram page at the time urged supporters to “keep the positive energy up for my brother Slay fir a speedy recovery.”
This evening, Wack 100 took to his Instagram story with a simple post saying “RIP @DJKaySlay.”
Story developing…
Update: DJ Kay Slay’s family has released a statement confirming his passing
An official statement from The Grayson Family on the passing of Keith Grayson aka DJ Kay Slay: pic.twitter.com/nUZn55k3yh
— HOT 97 (@HOT97) April 18, 2022
