DJ Clark Kent, the hip-hop producer known for work with fellow New York greats JAY-Z and The Notorious B.I.G., has died at age 58. Kent, born Rodolfo A. Franklin and known as “God's Favorite DJ” to fans,

DJ Clark Kent, a hip-hop pioneer with production credits on hits for Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G. and Mariah Carey, has died at the age of 58.

DJ Clark Kent, a hip-hop superproducer who worked with the likes of Jay-Z, Mariah Carey and The Notorious B.I.G., has died at 58, his family announced on social media. Per the statement, Kent (née Rodolfo Franklin) had been battling colon cancer for the past three years and died surrounded by his loved ones Thursday evening.

Hip-hop producer DJ Clark Kent has died after a battle with colon cancer. His real name was Rodolfo Franklin. SportsYahoo Sports

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DJ Clark Kent, a hip-hop superproducer who worked with the likes of Jay-Z, Mariah Carey and The Notorious B.I.G., has died at 58, his family announced on social media. The musician, who has become a legendary figurehead in hip-hop over the past few decades,