DJ Clark Kent, the legendary producer behind numerous classic hip-hop records and artists, has died at the age of 58. His family confirmed his death in a statement posted to social media on Friday. "It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A.

The record producer will soon be the subject of a documentary, 'God's Favorite DJ: The Story of DJ Clark Kent.'

The hiphop community is grieving the death of DJ Clark Kent, who passed away to colon cancer at the age of 57 on Thursday, October 24.

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. The musician, who has become a legendary figurehead in hip-hop over the past few decades,

DJ Clark Kent - born Rodolfo Franklin - has died at 58 years old following a three-year battle with colon cancer. Clark Kent's family confirmed his death in a statement posted to the superproducer's Instagram page on Friday afternoon (Oct.

"The family is grateful for everyone’s love, support and prayers during this time and ask for privacy as they process this immense loss," read the statement shared via his Instagram account on Friday.