DJ Funk, Pioneering Ghetto House Producer, Dies at 54

The influential Chicago artist, known for shaping the ghetto house genre, passed away after a battle with stage four cancer.

DJ Funk, born Charles Chambers, was a key innovator in Chicago's ghetto house music scene, blending sped-up beats with raunchy lyrics.
His family recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses, raising over $34,000 as of this week.
DJ Funk's music gained international recognition, with tracks like 'Work Dat Body' and 'Pump It' becoming dancefloor staples, and a notable shoutout from Daft Punk on their 1997 album 'Homework.'
He collaborated with artists such as Justice and DJ Slugo, and owned the influential Dance Mania label starting in 2005.
In a 2015 interview, DJ Funk expressed his wish to be remembered with a celebratory party featuring his music, rather than a traditional funeral.