Clark Kent<\/a>, the legendary producer behind numerous classic hip-hop records and artists, has died at the age of 58.<\/p>\n\n\tHis family confirmed his death in a statement posted to Instagram on Friday. \u201cIt is with deep sadness that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, known to the world as DJ Clark Kent. Clark passed away Thursday evening surrounded by his devoted wife Kesha, daughter Kabriah and son Antonio,\u201d read the statement. \u201cClark quietly and valiantly fought a three year battle with Colon Cancer, while continuing to share his gifts with the world. The family is grateful for everyone\u2019s love, support and prayers during this time and ask for privacy as they process this immense loss.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tTributes for the super-producer poured in following news of his death. Pete Rock remembered his colleague in a touching post shared on social media. \u201ci have known you since i was 13. Taking the train all the way to brooklyn just to come practice and dj with you. From rooftop union square latin quarter & madison square garden hanging out with. DJing on the radio with you. You showing me dj routines in my house in the basement. i knew you was the right person to be around if i wanted to sharpen my skills,\u201d wrote the artist. \u201cThank you for all that you have taught me fam and the special memories but i am heartbroken fam but you accoplished so much then went off to be one of brooklyns finest producers ever. Rest In Power champ. You just around me now in a different form angel.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tFranklin began his career during the late Eighties, working in New York clubs. After producing the remix for Troop track \u201cSpread My Wings\u201d in 1989, he got his first big break in 1995 producing\u00a0Junior M.A.F.I.A.\u00a0and\u00a0The Notorious B.I.G.\u2019s\u00a0\u201cPlayer\u2019s Anthem,\u201d which hit the\u00a0Billboard Hot 100 at Number 13\u00a0and featured Lil\u2019 Kim in her first record.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe producer would also go on to collaborate with Jay-Z, who he had known since they were teenagers, and produce three tracks on the rapper\u2019s massive debut album, Reasonable Doubt<\/em>, including \u201cBrooklyn\u2019s Finest\u201d featuring Biggie Smalls, \u201cComing of Age,\u201d and \u201cCashmere Thoughts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n \t\tTrending<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n
\n\tRenowned turntablist DJ Scratch, who also got his start in New York and was friends with Franklin for 48 years, remembered Franklin as the \u201cmost uniquely multi-accomplished person in hip-hop culture.\u201d In a statement to Rolling Stone<\/em>, Scratch honored the producer\u2019s expansive body of work, including, \u201cTour DJ for Dana Dane in 1985, The King of NYC Club DJs from 1986 to 1992. Record Executive at East West Records, Super Producer, discovered Jay-Z, Graffiti Artist, Sneaker Designer for Nike.\u201d He added, \u201cAnd this was all before the year 2000.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\u201cThis was a GIANT loss for the culture and personally for me, because he\u2019s the oldest friend I have,\u201d said Scratch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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