DJ Kay Slay was laid to rest this Sunday (April 24), after losing his battle to COVID-19 only a week prior, and the New York City legend left a celebrated legacy in music, art and radio. Kay Slay’s protege Papoose will be taking over Kay Slay’s famous Hot 97 radio show “The Drama Hour” as well as "Streetsweeper Radio" at Shade45 and Sirius Radio. Hot 97 announced the radio show will memorialize the beloved DJ, renaming the show “DJ Kay Slay’s Drama Hour.” 

According to veteran New York City club promoter Van Silk, Kay Slay’s manager Jarrod “General” Whitaker is determined to keep Slay’s legacy alive. It was also announced that WTS Merch will be run by Gene Deal, Diddy’s former bodyguard, and Mel Robinson, while the role of Straight Stuntin’ Magazine editor and trusted estate advisor will go to Van Silk, who helped co-found the publication in 2007.

All of DJ Kay Slay’s albums, plaques, awards,  turntables, and graffiti work will be licensed to Universal Hip-Hop Museum which is scheduled to open in 2024. Finally, Mecca Global and Chocolate Chyna Doll will handle model management for the Straight Stuntin’ models bookings, events, and travel.

The legendary DJ Kay Slay, born Keith Grayson, passed away on Easter Sunday after battling COVID-19 for roughly four months. The Hip-Hop community showed support for DJ Kay Slay and his loved ones during his memorial service that was held at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. Fat Joe, LL COOL J, Kool DJ Red Alert, Papoose, Melle Mel, 3rd Bass MC Pete Nice, Eric B., Busta Rhymes, Remy Ma, Van Silk, Art of Rap co-founder Mick Benzo and DJ Chuck Chillout were among the many who showed up to pay tribute.