DJ Rashad Dies of Apparent Drug Overdose Days Before New Release

Footwork pioneer DJ Rashad was found dead on the south side of Chicago on Saturday afternoon, after a suspected drug overdose.

Rashad Harden — a house music and footwork icon who performed as DJ Rashad — was found dead Saturday afternoon on Chicago's South Side. The police suspect a drug overdose. Drugs and drug paraphernalia were found near the body, police Officer 

DJ Rashad, a leading producer in Chicago's footwork scene, died this afternoon, according to Chicago police. Per the Chicago Sun-Times, Rashad was found unresponsive by a friend on the city's West Side at 1:30 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the 

Earlier this evening Detroit producer DJ Godfather tweeted that footwork DJ and Teklife founder DJ Rashad has passed away. The news was confirmed by Rashad's former touring act and friend Chance the Rapper via social media soon after, while Rashad's 

The police suspect a drug overdose. Drugs and drug paraphernalia were found near the body, police Officer Ana Pacheco said. Chance the Rapper posted Saturday night on Twitter: “Music lost a legend today. And he was my friend. Love you DJ Rashad.