Shade 45 DJ And Hip-Hop Icon Lord Sear Dies At 54
Legendary Shade 45 DJ and radio host Lord Sear has passed away at the age of 54. Shade 45 confirmed the death of Steve Watson, known professionally as Lord Sear and also as Stak Cheda, in a statement on Wednesday. Details surrounding his passing have not yet been disclosed. To honor his legacy, Shade 45 will air a tribute episode on Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. ET on SiriusXM, celebrating Sear’s contributions to hip-hop and radio. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lord Sear. He was more than a voice on the radio — he was a force, a friend, and family to so many of us,” Shade 45 said in a social media post. “Rest easy, Lord Sear. The culture will never forget you.” Following the announcement, fans and fellow artists paid tribute on social media, including E-40, Hit-Boy, Fat Joe, Mickey Factz, Rapsody, Tony Yayo, 9th Wonder, and Skyzoo, celebrating the influential DJ’s impact on hip-hop culture.