Lord Sear — a legendary DJ on the planet of hip hop who additionally labored intently with Eminem on his radio channel, Shade 45, has died.
Eminem honored Sear’s demise in a Wednesday publish on social media, saying … “SEAR WAS MORE THAN A VOICE ON THE RADIO – HE WAS A FORCE, A FRIEND, AND FAMILY TO SO MANY OF US!”
Sear was one of many best individuals to be round, I’ll always remember how he made me giggle on our tour collectively. Our time on @Shade45 collectively was at all times a few of my favourite interviews. He made the world a greater place and I’m gonna severely miss that. Relaxation in peace Lil Trey… pic.twitter.com/JXs6mVzPKG
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Sear labored for the station as a DJ since its inception in 2004. He additionally joined the rapper on the Anger Administration Tour within the early 2000s. A reason behind demise was not launched.
Eminem recalled how his beloved pal made him giggle whereas they have been on tour collectively and remembered him as “one of many best individuals to be round.”
Born and bred in NYC, Sear grew to become one of the crucial recognizable radio voices in hip jump over his decades-long profession on air.
He first acquired seen as a DJ whereas on tour with rapper Kurious. Then, within the ’90’s, he landed a gig as a central voice of WKRC’s iconic “Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Present.” The present is credited with introducing Jay-Z, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan and different main rap artists to the world.
Sear created his personal rap music, showing on albums by the Beastie Boys, Massive Pun, MF DOOM, The X-Ecutioners and Statik Selektah.
As well as … Sear lent his distinctive voice to video video games resembling Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto IV.
Within the 2000s, Sear joined SiriusXM satellite tv for pc radio, co-hosting “The All Out Present with Impolite Jude” on Eminem’s Shade 45 channel. He branched out to host his personal program, “The Lord Sear Particular,” additionally on SiriusXM, the place he remained till his passing.
Sear was 53.
RIP