RIP DJ Big Kap: Legendary New York Hip-Hop Figure Remembered

DJ Big Kap has reportedly died at the age of 45. DJ Funkmaster Flex broke the news this morning on his Instagram. A staple of the New York City hip-hop community, Big Kap was known for working alongside the likes of Funkmaster Flex, Notorious B.I.G, Mister Cee, Nas and a whole host of other important 1990s rappers and DJs. His team and family has not confirmed the news, but those close to him have shared their condolences on social media.

His career's most significant project was 1999's The Tunnel, done alongside Funkmaster Flex. The LP featured verses from Eminem, Nas, Dr. Dre, Jay Z and posthumous verses from Tupac and Biggie. It debuted at No. 35 on the overall Billboard chart, moving 100,000 copies in the first week, eventually peaking at No. 3 on the rap charts.

He was also known as Notorious B.I.G.'s DJ and gained viral fame after video surfaced of him feeling the rapper's wrath at 1995 Summer Jam after messing up on the decks.

He was a part of the Flip Squad, which consisted of himself, Funk Flex, Mister Cee and host of East Coast rappers.

Artists and industry figured have expressed their condolences for the deceased DJ. The cause of death is still unknown.