Eminem’s DJ and close friend, Lord Sear, passes away at 52

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of deathLord Sear, a famed DJ best known for working with rapper Eminem, has passed away. The musician was 52 at the time of his passing. The news of his passing was confirmed through a social media post shared on his official account. It was confirmed that the DJ passed away on March 11; however, no cause of death was shared with the public. The post’s caption held a tribute for the famed artist and read, “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lord Sear. He was more than a voice on the radio - he was a force, a friend, and family to so many of us.”The post also had three photos of the Radio show host and DJ from over the years, showing him in his element. The post further talked about his legacy in hip hop and how he managed to make a name for himself in the industry over the years.The post concluded by paying respect to the artist and stating, “Rest easy, Lord Sear, the culture will never forget you.”As soon as the news was shared online, fans and netizens alike paid their respects to the late artist. Eminem also shared a post on his social media account honoring the DJ and radio host. He posted a photo of the rapper along with the caption, “Sear was one of the greatest people to be around. I will never forget how he made me laugh on our tour together. Our time on [Shade 45] together was always some of my favorite interviews. He made the world a better place, and I’m gonna seriously miss that. Rest in peace Lil Trey aka [Lord Sear]!!!”Peruvian American rapper Immortal Technique also took to the comment section of the original post to pay respect, stating, “Love you and miss you brother.”Lord Sear, born Steve Watson in Harlem, New York, became a part of the hip hop scene from a young age. He was best known for being the main host for ‘The All Out Show’ on the radio; however, his main area of expertise lay in hip hop music. He was best known for touring with famous rapper Eminem in the early 2000s for his ‘Anger Management Tour.’ He also later on worked with the rapper on his hip hop radio channel and became a host on it as well.