Rodolfo Franklin, better known as DJ Clark Kent, a significant figure in the world of hip-hop and popular music, has sadly passed away at the age of 58. The musician, referred to in obituaries as a "super producer," died on Thursday evening surrounded by his family after losing his battle with cancer. This information is reported by Deadline, citing an official statement from the artist's family.
Kent began his career as a DJ in Brooklyn in the 1980s. In 1995, he achieved his first major success with the track "Junior MAFIA" from the debut album of the project "Conspiracy," and the following year, he produced for Jay-Z. In 2001, the musician made a significant impact with the song "Loverboy" from the movie "Glitter," which marked Mariah Carey's debut in feature films. Additionally, Kent has worked with Queen Latifah, Kanye West, Redman, 50 Cent, and others.
Furthermore, DJ Clark Kent was known as a passionate sneaker enthusiast, amassing a collection of approximately 3,500 pairs of shoes. He collaborated with several leading sneaker manufacturers.
