DJ is the stage name of Keith Grayson. At the time of his death, Kay Slay was an American DJ and famed graffiti artist worth an estimated $6 million.
After a protracted struggle with COVID-19, he died on April 17th. He was 55 years old.
In December 2021, he was admitted to the hospital with Coronavirus and placed on a ventilator because he was having trouble breathing.
According to longtime Hip Hop organizer Van Silk, "Hip Hop lost a great jewel. My beloved brother has died.
"Too Much For Me," Kay Slay's debut single and video, peaked at number 53 on the hip hop charts. In terms of his music career, this was the highest ranking.
Buffie Carruth, a model from the United States, married DJ Kay Slay.