Eddie Cheeba, a New York-area DJ who is regarded as a founding father of hip-hop, has died. He was 67. Def Jam founder Russell Simmons announced Cheeba's death Tuesday on Instagram, crediting the ...

The man knew he could work that room. Meanwhile, at the Legendary Charles Gallery on 125th Street, another Rapping DJ was also making the room shake. Eddie Cheba was duplicating Hollywood’s success.