Atlanta-based DJ and producer Christian Nilan, known professionally as Speakerfoxxx, has passed away at the age of 35.
In a statement to HipHopDX, manager Xen Lang confirmed the news:
“I can say that she has indeed passed. No one was more passionate about their craft, culture and city. It was a pleasure to know her, learn from her and work with her.”
“Speakerfoxxx was a fixture in the Atlanta music community. A touring DJ for the likes of Yelawolf, Rittz and Three 6 Mafia’s Gangsta Boo, Nilan’s solo career took off in 2011 with her mixtape Dopeboy Anthems and its follow-up Dopegirl Anthems.” – The FADER
It’s clear from the reaction on social media that a lot of people are devastated by the loss, with various members of the music community posting their condolences
The cause of death has yet to be released.
You can listen to Speakerfoxxx’s Dopeboy Anthems mixtape (in collaboration with J $oL) here, and Dopegirl Anthems can be found here.