Photo: heavy.com
Photo: heavy.com

Hip Hop lost one of its greats today.

According to reports, Keith Carter, aka DJ Big Kap, died today in his hometown of New York City. The details of his passing have not yet been made public. He was 45 years old.

Big Kap was best known for “launching the career of Biggie Smalls” (Heavy.com) and for working with Notorious B.I.G.

Heavy.com has published a recap of Big Kap’s biggest successes. Check it out here.