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Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz


Background information
Birth name Kasseem Dean
Born August 30, 1978
Born place The Bronx, New York, United States
Genre(s) Hip-hop
Years active 1998—present
Label(s) Atlantic Records
Full Surface Records
Ruff Ryders Entertainment
Associated acts Jay-Z
Alicia Keys
Snoop Dogg
DMX
Eve
Drag-On
The Game
Beyoncé
Cassidy
Mashonda
Lil' Kim
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Nicki Minaj Pays Tribute To New York DJ Megatron

March 28, 2011
Nicki Minaj Pays Tribute To New York DJ MegatronNicki Minaj is amongst the stars to pay tribute to New York hip-hop DJ Megatron.

Megatron, real name Corey McGriff, was shot dead while heading to a local store in New York in the early hours of Saturday morning (March 27), reports Billboard.

The rapper wrote her respects over her Twitter: "Rest In Peace DJ Megatron. My thoughts are with your family and friends @ hot 97".

McGriff was known for his work within the hip-hop circles and promoting new artists.

(by Holly Frith)





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