UPDATE: Today, the world gets an official statement regarding DJ Rashad’s recent passing. You can check that out here (courtesy of Complex).
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Chicago Juke/Footwork legend DJ Rashad has reportedly passed away, likely from a drug overdose. DJ Godfather has been the first to confirm, according to Complex, the two of them were going to perform with DJ Spinn tonight. His album Double Cup, released last fall, was critically acclaimed. If this is true (it seems likely) our condolences go out to friends and family.
I’m hearing some very disturbing news I need a confirmation about….
— DJ Godfather (@DJ_Godfather) April 26, 2014
@DJShortstop DJ Rashad passed away — DJ Godfather (@DJ_Godfather) April 26, 2014
@khal a few of his close peeps
— DJ Godfather (@DJ_Godfather) April 26, 2014
