In light of DJ AM’s death last Friday, those who worked with him are paying tribute. The DJ, born Adam Goldstein in Philadelphia, regularly performed in Los Angeles, New York and held a weekly residency at the Palms hotel in Las Vegas. The Village Voice has compiled DJs like Diplo, A-Trak and ?uestlove of the Roots speaking about their connection to DJ AM, while DJ Khaled and DJ Whoo Kid shared their thoughts with MTV.
An unconfirmed report from TMZ today states law enforcement officials have ruled Goldstein’s death an accidental overdose, but other outlets say suicide has not yet been ruled out. Though an initial autopsy was inconclusive, drugs are suspected to be the cause of death. Goldstein struggled with addiction, and some have suggested that medication he began taking after surviving a plane crash last year fueled a relapse.
MTV recently wrapped a reality series, Gone Too Far, with Goldstein helping others struggling with drug addiction. The show was to premiere October 5th. No decision has been made yet on whether it will air.
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