Overview

• Ray DeJon died on Monday at age 63, one day before his 64th birthday and on the eve of a roast set for July 16 at his 275ParkBK venue.
• No cause of death has been released and his family has asked for privacy while making arrangements for services.
• Organizers and fellow hosts have not yet confirmed whether the birthday roast will proceed or be postponed.
• Peers and fans have flooded social media with tributes, including messages from Ralph McDaniels, Fat Joe and Big Daddy Kane.
• Over a 25-year career, DeJon overcame a life-threatening stroke and addiction, founded Brooklyn’s first Black-owned comedy club and hosted segments on Video Music Box while mentoring at-risk youth.