{"id":59948,"date":"2026-03-12T17:25:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/eminem-pays-tribute-to-late-dj-radio-host-lord-sear\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:25:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:25:51","slug":"eminem-pays-tribute-to-late-dj-radio-host-lord-sear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/eminem-pays-tribute-to-late-dj-radio-host-lord-sear\/","title":{"rendered":"Eminem Pays Tribute to Late DJ, Radio Host Lord Sear"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\n\tEminem<\/a> is mourning the loss of longtime friend and radio personality Lord Sear, who died Wednesday<\/a>, March 11, from undisclosed causes.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Detroit rapper reacted to the news the same evening, taking to social media to honor the beloved DJ, producer, and broadcaster whose voice and humor became a staple in hip-hop radio for decades.<\/p>\n

\n\tReflecting on that history, Eminem shared a heartfelt tribute<\/a> alongside a nostalgic audio clip from one of Sear\u2019s interviews with him.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cSear was one of the greatest people to be around, I will never forget how he made me laugh on our tour together,\u201d Eminem wrote in a post on his official X account.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cOur time on @Shade45 together was always some of my favorite interviews. He made the world a better place and I\u2019m gonna seriously miss that. Rest in peace Lil Trey aka @LordSear!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

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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 @Shade45<\/a> together was always some of my favorite interviews. He made the world a better place and I\u2019m gonna seriously miss that. Rest in peace Lil Trey\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/JXs6mVzPKG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) March 12, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\n\tThe clip Eminem posted highlighted the playful dynamic between the two. In the recording, Sear jokingly presses the rapper about his favorite sneakers growing up, prompting Eminem to reveal that while Nike became his signature footwear, he previously favored Adidas.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe exchange, filled with Sear\u2019s signature humor and interjections, captured the lighthearted energy he brought to radio.<\/p>\n

\n\tEminem and Sear\u2019s connection stretched back more than 25 years, including memorable moments together on SiriusXM\u2019s hip-hop station Shade 45, which the hitmaker launched in 2004.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe 53-year-old also appeared as a DJ on Em\u2019s iconic Anger Management Tour, and later cohosted Shade 45\u2019s\u00a0The All Out Show<\/em>\u00a0with Rude Jude.<\/p>\n

\n\tNews of Sear\u2019s death was announced on Wednesday afternoon (March 11) in a post on\u00a0Shade 45\u2018s\u00a0official\u00a0X account.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWE ARE SAD TO REPORT THAT OUR DEAR FRIEND AND HOST, LORD SEAR HAS PASSED AWAY,\u201d read an X post by the station announcing his death. \u201cSEAR WAS MORE THAN A VOICE ON THE RADIO \u2013\u00a0HE WAS A FORCE, A FRIEND, AND FAMILY TO SO MANY OF US!\u00a0\u201d<\/p>\n

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WE ARE SAD TO REPORT THAT OUR DEAR FRIEND AND HOST, LORD SEAER HAS PASSED AWAY AT AGE 53. SEAR WAS MORE THAN A VOICE ON THE RADIO \u2013 HE WAS A FORCE, A FRIEND, AND FAMILY TO SO MANY OF US! IN HIS HONOR, PLEASE TUNE IN TOMORROW FROM 12\u20134PMET\/9AM-1PMPT ON SHADE 45, WHERE FRIENDS WILL\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/MvWBPu8GwA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Shade45 (@Shade45) March 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\n\tA native of New York, Lord Sear first entered the music world working alongside rapper Kurious before gaining wider recognition as part of\u00a0the influential radio program<\/a>\u00a0The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\n\tThere, he helped interview emerging artists who would later become legends, including Wu-Tang Clan, Jay-Z, the Notorious B.I.G., and Nas.<\/p>\n

\n\tBeyond his comedic presence behind the mic, Sear was also respected as a DJ and producer, contributing to projects involving artists like Beastie Boys and Big Pun.<\/p>\n

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\n\tFollowing news of his passing, tributes poured in across the hip-hop community. Figures such as Ice-T, E-40, Paul Rosenberg, Fat Joe, DJ A-Trak, De La Soul, Hit-Boy, 9th Wonder, Tony Yayo, Rapsody, and more shared memories and condolences, remembering Lord Sear for his character, contributions, and love for hip-hop culture.<\/p>\n

\n\tThis story was originally published on VIBE.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n