DJ POLO, KOOL G. RAP'S DJ AND JUICE CREW MEMBER HAS DIED

DJ Polo, Kool G. Rap's DJ has lost his battle with an undisclosed illness. Polo debuted on record with G.Rap on 1986's "Its A Demo", a homage to Polo's turntable skills. Polo appeared on 1989's Road To The Riches, 1990's Wanted Dead Or Alive, and 1992's Live And Let Die. Eric B, Big Daddy Kane, Domingo and other members of the Hip-Hop community sent online condolences to the fallen Juice Crew member. Rest In Peace DJ Polo.





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