Overview

• The death, confirmed by video director Ralph McDaniels on Monday, has no publicly disclosed cause.
• A roast set for July 16 at 275ParkBK to mark his upcoming birthday has been put on hold pending funeral arrangements.
• DeJon opened Brooklyn’s first Black-owned comedy club, Laffaholics, in the early 2000s and hosted Video Music Box segments spotlighting hip-hop culture.
• He overcame a stroke that left him partially paralyzed and battled substance addiction before mentoring at-risk youth on recovery and domestic violence issues.
• Tributes from fans and fellow entertainers, including Shannon Briggs and Ayanna Dookie, have praised his role as a pioneer and mentor in the comedy scene.