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NYC legend DJ Kay Slay dies at 55 following COVID-19 battle | HotNewHipHop
New York City hip hop legend DJ Kay Slay has died at the age of 55 following a lengthy battle with COVID-19. The iconic DJ passed away on Easter after being hospitalized for four months.
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