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Atlanta-born J. Scott aka A$AP Snacks of A$AP Mob has passed away

J. Scott (Photo: Andy J. Scott)

According to various sources, A$AP Mob DJ and A&R J. Scott (aka A$AP Snacks) has passed away. A$AP Mob members A$AP Ferg and A$AP Rocky, as well as other members of the crew and music community, took to social media to pay their respects.

Along with being A$AP Rocky’s official DJ, J. Scott took on the role of A&R for the crew’s label A$AP Worldwide, as well as various other management-type duties. He was also one half of Cozy Boys with A$AP Lou.

Along with the A$AP Mob crew, tributes have come from all corners including Canadian DJ A-Trak, SZA, The Internet, Travis Scott’s DJ Chase B, and more.

According to The Source: “Scott got his start following his move to New York City, where he met the late A$AP Yams, and eventually got the opportunity to DJ for A$AP Rocky.”

At this point the circumstances surrounding Scott’s death are not immediately clear, or have not been revealed.

Our condolences to the A$AP family, and J. Scott’s family and friends.

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