India, March 12 -- DJ Lord Sear or Steve Watson died at 54 and Sirius XM Shade 45 made a big announcement in his honor.

A statement about his passing was released on social media. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lord Sear. He was more than a voice on the radio - he was a force, a friend, and family to so many of us."

"Lord Sear's legacy in hip hop runs deep. A proud member of the CM family, he first made his mark as part of the hip hop group Kurious, before going on to the legendary Stretch and Bobbito show, touring the world on Eminem's Anger Management Tour, and spending over 20 years as a cornerstone of the Shade 45 family - he helped shape the culture at every level," it added.

The statement then outlined the ...