Hip-Hop Legend DJ Polo Has Died

DJ Polo, the influential hip-hop artist known for his work with the 1980s hip-hop collective Juice Crew and the duo Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, has died. One of his children announced the news of his passing in an Instagram tribute on Saturday, July 27, writing, “it is with a heavy heart we mourn the loss of my father, the incredible DJ Polo.” The musician, real name Thomas Pough, was 63. A cause of death was not disclosed. “He was not only a legend to the hip hop community but also to his family and we celebrate his life and legacy now and forever,” the statement read. “We would like to thank you all for your beautiful words and tributes – seeing the impact he made has been overwhelming and we are so grateful… Thank you all again for your condolences and for respecting the family’s privacy at this time.” (Photo: UNSPECIFIED – CIRCA 1970: Photo of Kool G. Rap Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images – Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Polo debuted on the music scene in 1986 when he and rapper Kool G Rap recorded their first demo, “It’s a Demo,” in the studio of Juice Crew...