DJ Clark Kent dubbed ‘God’s favorite DJ’ dies aged 58 after colon cancer battle as family pay heartbreaking tribute

DJ Clark Kent - who worked with immense artists including Jay-Z and The Notorious B.I.G - has died aged 58 pursuing a conflict with colon cancer.

The musician's household said helium died connected Thursday evening surrounded by loved ones including his wife, lad and daughter.

The shaper and Hip Hop creator had suffered from crab for 3 years earlier his death.

Originally from New York City, DJ Kent - whose existent sanction was Rodolfo A. Franklin - worked with Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Kim and the Notorious B.I.G, among others.

A documentary astir his beingness - called God's Favourite D.J: The Story of DJ Clark Kent - is successful production.

A heartfelt tribute from his household shared to Instagram read: "It is with heavy sadness that we stock the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, known to the satellite arsenic DJ Clark Kent.

"Clark passed distant Thursday evening surrounded by his devoted woman Kesha, girl Kabriah and lad Antonio.

"Clark softly and valiantly fought a 3 twelvemonth conflict with Colon Cancer, portion continuing to stock his gifts with the world.

"The household is grateful for everyone’s love, enactment and prayers during this clip and inquire for privateness arsenic they process this immense loss."

The documentary astir his beingness is acceptable to see comments from Jay-Z, Questlove and DJ Khaled.

Kent worked connected countless large hits, including Jay-Z's Brooklyn's Finest, the Notorious B.I.G.'s Sky's the Limit, Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s Player's Anthem, Mariah Carey's Loverboy, and Kanye West and Lil Pump's I Love It.