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Pioneering hip-hop DJ and influential figure in the rap industry, Mister Cee, who contributed significantly to Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album, has passed away at age 57.

Mister Cee, a key figure in hip-hop and a contributor to the debut album of Notorious B.I.G., has died at 57. Known for his role as Big Daddy Kane's DJ and as an executive producer on "Ready to Die," Mister Cee's impact on music and the struggles with his personal life were well-documented, including his brief departure from radio following arrests related to solicitation. Despite controversies, Mister Cee was respected in the industry, acknowledged for opening up discussions on sexuality within hip-hop, and remembered for his contributions to the genre.