DJ BIG KAP PASSES AWAY

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of DJ Big Kap (real name: Keith Carter) at the age of 45. Known for being a very influential in the New York Hip Hop scene, Big Kap may best be known by mainstream audiences for his collaborative album with Funkmaster Flex The Tunnel back in 1999.

Kap was scheduled to perform today (February 3). Details surrounding his death are unclear at the moment.

His death is being mourned throughout the hip hop community.

Rest In Power Big Kap!

You can check out this interview with Big Kap on This Is 50 where he discusses deejaying for The Notorious B.I.G.