Seminal Hip Hop DJ Mr. Magic Passes Away!

Mr. Magic, who was a pivotal player in the Rap Business passed away from a fatal heart attack today, October 2, 2009.

Mr. Magic was on WBLS-FM radio in New York City, and had the first exclusive rap radio show on a major station, called "Rap Attack".

Mr. Magic's Rap Attack was mentioned in the classic Biggie Smalls song, Juicy. "Every Saturday, Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl..."