Beloved NYC hip hop radio personality and DJ, Mister Cee (Calvin LeBrun), has died at 57.

The cause of death has not been disclosed, but his family and former employer, Hot 97, confirmed his passing.

Mister Cee was a foundational figure in NYC's 1990s hip-hop scene, known for his influential radio shows and mixtapes.

He helped launch the career of The Notorious B.I.G. and was an associate producer on the rapper's debut album.

Tributes are being paid by figures like 50 Cent and Big Daddy Kane, highlighting his impact on the music industry.