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BET’s DJ Megatron killed in New York

Hot 97 radio personality and TV host DJ Megatron, 32, has been shot dead on Staten Island.

Megatron – real name Corey McGriff - was a local hip-hop promoter and more recently a regular on TV network BET’s ‘106 & Park.’

According to police reports, his body was found in the street a block from his home at 2am on Sunday morning with a gunshot to the torso. No further details are known at this time.

Nicki Minaj has tweeted her condolences to McGriff’s loved ones, which include a fiancée and three children.

“Rest In Peace DJ Megatron. My thoughts are with your family and friends @ hot 97,” she wrote.

Megatron’s manager, Regg Rocc, released the following statement: "Mega's family is grateful for all of the condolences and warm thoughts of his fans and friends. Please continue to uplift your prayers of support as an ongoing investigation is currently being conducted by law enforcement officials."

 

Watch DJ Megatron introduce Star Bloc’s ‘Clean Up Nice’ mixtape below: