Wack 100 Claims DJ Kay Slay Is Battling COVID-19: "It's Not Looking Good"

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DJ Kay Slay
The Hip Hop icon has reportedly been sick for weeks.

In the last few weeks, there have been ongoing reports regarding the increasing rise in COVID-19 cases. The Omicron variant as well as the new "Flurona"—a mashup of the flu and coronavirus—have swept across the globe and it's estimated that a million new cases have been reported. Celebrities aren't immune as there have been reports of people like Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, and Lupita Nyong'o revealing they recently tested positive, and Wack 100 offered an update about Hip Hop legend DJ Kay Slay.

The music manager didn't give too much information about Kay Slay's condition, but he let it be known that the DJ icon is struggling as he recovers from COVID-19.


Wack shared a photo of Kay Slay and wrote in the caption, "Pray for my brotha @djkayslay It’s not looking good. He might be mad at me for this those that know Slay but he needs all the support he can get … Been 14 days fighting Covid and he’s just be put on a ventilator . Keep him in your prayers Please."

The well wishes, kind thoughts, and prayers have poured in as people want nothing but the best for Kay. We've pulled together a few reactions to the news and will continue to send positivity to DJ Kay Slay and his loved ones as we hope for a speedy recovery.








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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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