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DJ Mehdi Dead at 34

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UPDATE: Reports have flowed in from France that DJ Mehdi died when his roof collapsed. According to MTV News, Mehdi was celebrating his 34th birthday with friends on his rooftop when the accident occured. We are still awaiting an official statement from his label Ed Banger.

Hip-hop and electro-house fans are in shock after news that famed French-Tunisian DJ Mehdi (Mehdi Favéris-Essadi) has passed at age 34. He was reportedly killed in an "accident" Sept. 13, according to In the Mix.

Close friend and collaborator DJ A-Trak tweeted Tuesday, "I have no words. My heart is completely shattered. Not this."

DJ Mehdi was a visionary for urban music as he was part of the first wave of musicians to help bridge the gap between hip-hop, electro and indie rock sounds. He started his career as DJ for the group Different Teep, and found success with the legendary French rap group Ideal J. He was also DJ for Mafia K'1 Fry, a rap collective from the gritty Parisian suburbs.

His solo career was marked by a number of groundbreaking albums like 'Des Friandises Pour Ta Bouche' and 'Lucky Boy,' with the hit single 'I Am Somebody' featuring Chromeo. He was also known for his work with MC Solaar, Daft Punk, Chromeo, Miike Snow and many others. In 2006, his career was launched to global heights as he was signed to the French electro label Ed Banger Records. His last release came just a month ago on Pedro Winter's 'Let the Children Techno' mix tape album, with the eerily foreshadowing title 'Tragicomehdi.'

Many other musicians have expressed their grief via Twitter as well:

"R.I.P. DJ Mehdi. The void he has left behind is unbearable. Love you, Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo," said Bloody Beetroots.

"Sitting in a chair crying. My hearts broken," said Diplo. Adding: "I can only see mehdi smiling. He was always so happy he always smiling in all my memories he did everything with so much positivity."

"Saddest news ever I have no words," said Mr. Oizo.

"In remembrance of a dear soul DJ Medhi. Will be sorely missed!!!! :( :( :(," said Snow.

"In disbelief. Just emailed him yesterday:( May God Bless your soul and your family. Rest in peace Mehdi," said Solange Knowles.

"Damn...RIP MEHDI," said Drake.
DJ Mehdi's tragic death leaves his wife, renowned French graffiti artist Fafi, family and thousands of fans and friends in mourning.

Listen to DJ Mehdi's 'Tragicomehdi'

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rosemaryram

I have never heard of DJ Mehdi, and I am sorry about the tragedy; but, really, who has a party on their roof? I can think of a million other places to have a party, like your living room, or garden, etc., but the roof? I donot think so.

September 14 2011 at 3:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
melwmar

Sorry---RIP--Never heard of him.Not my kind of music
Mel

September 14 2011 at 8:57 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gabriel

He always expected his fame to go through the roof.

September 14 2011 at 8:55 AM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
ward22dotcom

By the way I looked at some more comments ...including the moron who said LMAO.You are likely the people that wonder how some people could fly planes into our buildings.
Please tell us you are a terrorist and it won't be as scarey as knowing you are one of us.Obviously the ones with these horrible comments are zeros in life and know they won't be missed when their time comes.Now go do what you do best and spread the hate you pathetic loser.

September 14 2011 at 7:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jess

Alot of people are talking about him being dumb enough to party on the roof,but you never know if he's done it in the past. Maybe he's done it the past and was able to assume it was sturdy enough. It's not like he was hoping it would happen.

RIP
sympathy goes out to his friends and family

September 14 2011 at 7:27 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
ward22dotcom

To all the people with the insensitive and downright nasty comments...........I have just one thing to say

"If you believe there is no God............you better be right"

September 14 2011 at 7:25 AM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
Kevin

Isn't there a water skiing squirrel or talking dog story to put here instead?

September 14 2011 at 3:51 AM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
Ghetto Cat

In no disrespect, I'm sure he was a great guy but in nuetralization; it's kinda funny because he was doing something so dumb; partying on a roof. RIP

September 14 2011 at 3:50 AM Report abuse -4 rate up rate down Reply
chirho33

This is awful, just awful. I sometimes don't understand this thing we call Life. God bless DJ Mehdi, his family, his friends, his fans. God bless his soul. God bless him for eternity.

September 14 2011 at 3:37 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
DANNI

Seriously there is something seriously wrong with some people in our world your comments are disrespectful and down right inhumane. The lack of compassion is I cant even describe the words for it. Anyways May God comfort his family and friends in this most difficult time.

September 14 2011 at 2:10 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply

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