Biggie Smalls' initial music producer, DJ 50 Grand, passes - New York Amsterdam News

The news of the recent passing of Brooklyn-based DJ 50 Grand (sometimes spelled 50 Gran), a.k.a. Kevin Griffin, saddened many of his childhood friends, as well as several of his music companions.

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The Notorious B.I.G's first DJ, 50 Grand, passes away at age 55

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