Gospel hip-hop pioneer and Grammy award-winning producer, DJ Official has passed away after undergoing a double lung transplant.
He was 39.
The DJ, whose real name was Nelson J. Chu, deejayed for gospel hip-hop star Lecrae until his failing health forced him to retire in 2014.
In 2010, an ongoing sinus infection revealed Official had a rare form of bone marrow cancer that was attacking his kidneys. He also suffered from emphysema, which diminished his lung function to 13 percent.
13% lung function, cancer and a non working kidney has been a trip.
But I learned that suffering prepares us for grace.
— DJ Official (@djofficialdj) July 18, 2016
On July 30, Official underwent a double lung transplant and was in critical condition following the surgery.
Go time!!!!!!!
Thank you all for your prayers. They are much appreciated.
— DJ Official (@djofficialdj) July 30, 2016
Unfortunately, Official transitioned almost two weeks later.
Lecrae took to Twitter to remember his dear friend.
When they criticized me @djofficialdj stood up for me. He got in arguments defending me.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
For years @djofficialdj walked with me thru all the storms negativity and gossip.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
When I wanted to complain @djofficialdj put it in perspective cause he battled so much and fought so hard.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
When I was starting off having an @djofficialdj beat was the greatest thing I could imagine.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
If he wanted to @djofficialdj could’ve released 10000000 albums on @reachrecords he had one planned
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
I don’t really know what to say but honor my dude. He’s a real one. I miss you Fish. @djofficialdj
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
You mean the world to us and We’ll make sure folks knows how much you mean to the movement so be it. @djofficialdj #116ForLife
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
I know you deejaying on the other side. See you soon. pic.twitter.com/Xb63T8TMmb
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 14, 2016
With all DJ Official endured with his failing health, he never lost his faith.
I wouldn’t trade what happened to my life for nothing. It made me…me. GOD has done some amazing things thru it. I trust GOD more than ever.
— DJ Official (@djofficialdj) July 18, 2016
Rest in paradise, Official!
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