DJ Funk, Pioneer of Chicago's Ghetto House Music, Dies at 54

The influential producer and DJ, born Charles Chambers, passed away after battling stage 4 cancer.

DJ Funk, known for coining the term 'ghetto house,' was a key innovator in Chicago's music scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
His family recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral costs as he neared the end of his battle with cancer.
DJ Funk's music, characterized by sped-up beats and raunchy lyrics, influenced artists and genres globally, including Chicago's Footwork scene.
He gained recognition from Daft Punk, who mentioned him in their track 'Teachers,' and collaborated with artists like Justice and DJ Deeon.
Funk expressed a desire for his legacy to be celebrated with a party featuring his music, rather than a traditional funeral.