Over the weekend, the world was shocked to learn of the untimely passing of Reach Record’s affiliate, Nelson Chu A.K.A. DJ Official at the mere age of 39 after undergoing a double lung transplant. DJ official who served as Christian Hip Hop act, Lecrae’s official deejay and close friend, was diagnosed in 2010 with a rare form of bone marrow cancer and was forced to retire from music upon his health taking a decline in 2014.
On Sunday, those closest to DJ Official revealed that their incredibly talented and dedicated friend had met his maker following his long-time battle with bone marrow cancer, combined with a severe case of emphysema, which prompted the need for the double lung transplant. Shortly following the revelation, Lecrae took to Twitter to share his grief and to honor one of his truest friends in a series of tweets.
“When they criticized me @djofficialdj stood up for me. He got in arguments defending me. For years @djofficialdj walked with me thru all the storms negativity and gossip. When I wanted to complain @djofficialdj put it in perspective cause, he battled so much and fought so hard. When I was starting off having an @djofficialdj beat was the greatest thing I could imagine." Lecrae wrote, "If he wanted to @djofficialdj could’ve released 10000000 albums on @reachrecords he had one planned I don’t really know what to say but honor my dude. He’s a real one. I miss you Fish. @djofficialdj You mean the world to us and We’ll make sure folks knows how much you mean to the movement so be it."
DJ Official is best known for his stint producing for Reach Records and the iconic Christian Hip Hop group, The Cross Movement. Additionally, he also released a 2009 solo project titled, Entermission, which featured Lecrae, Tedashii, R-Swift, Sho Baraka, Trip Lee and Th'sl. DJ Official is survived by his wife, Teresa and their two children.
See tweets in the gallery above. RIP DJ Official. Rest in power.
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