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, ...

Simmons compares the personas and skills of DJ Hollywood and Eddie Cheba, emphasizing their impact on the scene. AllHipHop.com. Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news.

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. My idol. Mr. Eddie Cheba.