DJ Whiteowl (RIP)

DJ White Owl was an influential presence on the mixtape scene for almost a decade. He premiered tracks by Lil Wayne during the rapper’s influential “mixtape Weezy” era. He also had frequent exclusives from Dipset, D Block, and others. DJ White Owl released countless tapes, including over a hundred volumes of his Drop That series. Hip-hop fans of a certain age will forever have his famous tag, “DJ White Owl, drop that!” echoing in their heads.

The DJ’s influence was acknowledged by other notable mixtape hosts: Green Lantern, Big Mike, Harry Fraud, and DJ Beanz.

RIP DJ Whiteowl