Eminem and Hip-Hop mourned the passing of his DJ and longtime radio host, DJ Lord Sear, who passed away on Wednesday at 52. The culture flooded social media with prayers, condolences, and tributes to the DJ and his family.
Sear was a regular on Shade 45, the Eminem-owned radio station, for over two decades. His years of commitment to the culture wouldn’t go unseen following his passing.
Before Shade 45, Sear appeared on the legendary The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show and collaborated with rapper Kurious. Lord Sear is best remembered as Eminem’s touring DJ for the legendary Anger Management Tour.
“Sear was one of the greatest people to be around,” Eminem wrote. “I will never forget how he made me laugh on our tour together.”
“Our time on @Shade45 together was always some of my favorite interviews,” he added. “He made the world a better place and I’m gonna seriously miss that. Rest in peace Lil Trey.”
In the clip, the Detroit MC explained that he sometimes produced his own beats while giving credit to mentor Dr. Dre for encouraging his creativity. “Based off how we’re talking now, I would never just come out and say, ‘Yo, I did the beat for this,’” Eminem said during the exchange.
DJ Lord Sear Remembered By Eminem & Hip-Hop After Death At 52
SiriusXM later released a statement honoring the late broadcaster’s influence. “He was more than a voice on the radio,” the company said. “He was a force, a friend, and family.”
Artists including E-40, Hit-Boy, Fat Joe, Rapsody, and Tony Yayo also paid tribute online.
“God bless,” Fat Joe wrote. “I know him my whole career. Love you Sear.”
