RIP DJ Rashad

This has already made its way around the internet, but DJ Rashad, pioneer within the Chicago music scene, has passed away from an apparent drug overdose. We at PGM are huge fans of his work, which invented the genre of footwork, a type of dance music. Rashad had close ties to the Northwestern community, performing on several occasions for WNUR’s Streetbeat program. Getting to see him open for Chance The Rapper in November was one of the more memorable concert experiences I’ve had, and I’m very thankful I had that opportunity before his unexpected passing. RIP.