The family of Kay Slay has confirmed the passing and issued the following statement.
“We are heartbroken by the passing of Keith Grayson, known professionally as DJ K Slay. A prominent figure in hip hop culture with millions of fans worldwide, DJ K Slay is recognized for his passion and excellence. Will be remembered with a legacy that will pass through the generations. In memory of DJ K Slay, our family would like to thank all his friends, fans and supporters for their prayers and well wishes during this difficult time. That you respect our privacy as we are saddened by this tragic loss."
Hot 97 also said:
“Hot 97 is shocked and saddened by the loss of our beloved DJ Slay. We cherish the many memories created during the more than twenty years he dedicated to "Drama Hour". A cultural icon, Kay Slay was more than just a DJ, to us he was family and a vital part of making Hot 97 the successful station it is today. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and fans around the world and we will celebrate the legacy of the Drama King forever and ever. ,
Back Story:
Disclosing Wack 100, DJ K Slay has passed away after a long battle with COVID-19.
Wack first revealed the news of the legendary DJ battling the virus in January. According to him, the 55-year-old was on a ventilator and the family sought positive energy so that he could get better. A few days ago, Wack gave an update on Kay Slay, saying that he was still fighting.
"UPDATE‼️ @djkayslay still fighting," he wrote in an Instagram post on Thursday (April 14). "He's been away from the #ECMO machine for a couple of weeks. Let's continue our prayers as our brother continues to fight."
About an hour ago on Sunday night, Vack took to his Instagram stories to reveal the unfortunate news that Kay Slay has passed away. It is definitely a sad day for Hip-Hop and our prayers are with his family and friends.