Trending Now - Legendary DJ Lord Sear, Known for Hip-hop, Dies at 52

WHO:

Lord Sear, a legendary DJ and radio host in hip hop

Eminem, rapper and creator of Shade 45

SiriusXM, satellite radio company

Kurious, a rapper with whom Sear first gained recognition

DJ Premier, a fellow DJ and friend of Sear

Fat Joe, rapper and friend of Sear

Berner, rapper and entrepreneur, friend of Sear

Godfrey, actor and comedian, friend of Sear

WHAT:

Lord Sear has died at the age of 52.

Eminem posted a tribute on social media, stating, “SEAR WAS MORE THAN A VOICE ON THE RADIO – HE WAS A FORCE, A FRIEND, AND FAMILY TO SO MANY OF US!”

Sear worked as a DJ for SiriusXM's Shade 45 since its inception in 2004.

Sear was a central voice on WKCR's "Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show" in the 1990s.

Sear lent his voice to the fictional Game FM station in "Grand Theft Auto III" and "Grand Theft Auto IV."

SiriusXM will air a special honoring Sear from 12 to 4 p.m. ET.

WHERE:

Shade 45, SiriusXM's hip-hop station

New York City, where Sear was born and raised

WHEN:

Sear died on March 11th, 2026.

Sear worked on Shade 45 since 2004.

DJ Premier spoke to Sear on March 9th, 2026.

WHY:

A cause of death was not released.

HOW:

Sear became known through his work with Kurious and on "Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show."

He toured with Eminem on the "Anger Management Tour" in the early 2000s.

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 17:21 UTC)

Legendary DJ and radio host Lord Sear has died at the age of 52, with Eminem sharing a heartfelt tribute on social media, calling him “a force, a friend, and family to so many of us.” Sear was a prominent voice on SiriusXM's Shade 45 since its launch in 2004 and gained recognition through his work with Kurious and on the iconic "Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show" in the 1990s. SiriusXM will honor Sear with a special broadcast today from 12 to 4 p.m. ET, celebrating his significant contributions to hip hop and radio.