Scott La Rock
American disc jockey (1962–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Scott Monroe Sterling (March 2, 1962 – August 27, 1987), known by the stage name DJ Scott La Rock, was an American hip-hop disc jockey and music producer from the Bronx, New York. He was a founding member of the East Coast hip hop group Boogie Down Productions. He was also known for his association with the rapper KRS-One who was a member of Boogie Down Productions.
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Birth name | Scott Monroe Sterling |
Born | (1962-03-02)March 2, 1962 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
Died | August 27, 1987(1987-08-27) (aged 25) The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 1986–1987 |
Labels | B-Boy |
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Sterling's death in August 1987 is said to be the first murder of a major hip hop artist.[1]