DJ Pumma, Influential New York-Based Korean DJ, Dies of Cancer at 46
New York-based South Korean artist DJ Pumma has died at the age of 46 following a courageous battle with cancer, according to an announcement on her social media channels. Known for her open-format style, she built a distinct career in the city's music scene with notable performances on Sway in the Morning and collaborations with global brands.
DJ Pumma, a prominent New York-based South Korean DJ and music producer, has died at the age of 46 following a battle with cancer. Her passing was confirmed through a statement shared on her official social media channels, announcing that the artist passed away yesterday. The announcement remembered her as a resilient individual who faced her diagnosis with courage while remaining a respected fixture within the music community. Dileep Raj Dies: Kannada Actor-Producer Passes Away at 47, Rishab Shetty Pays Emotional Tribute (See Post).
DJ Pumma Passes Away Due to Cancer
The social media post tribute highlighted her strength and determination throughout her illness. "Yesterday, we lost a great human being and a respected DJ in New York," the statement read. "She was a strong woman who faced cancer with courage and never stopped fighting. Her strength, her vision, and her kindness will remain with us."
RIP DJ Pumma
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The announcement concluded with a request for friends, fans, and peers who knew her to share memories and pay their respects online.
DJ Pumma Career and Contributions
Born in South Korea, DJ Pumma relocated to New York, where she built a distinct career within the city's underground electronic, hip-hop, and R&B music scenes. Coming onto the music scene heavily around 2015, she was known for her open-format style, blending elements of hip-hop, K-pop, house, and R&B into her live sets.
Over the course of her career, she secured notable appearances, including a performance on the Sway in the Morning radio show and a live set featured on the official Notorious B.I.G. Instagram page. She also collaborated and performed at prominent cultural events such as Everyday People, Soul in the Horn, and Art Basel in Miami. Sudesh Kumar Dies: Veteran Actor Passes Away at 95 in Mumbai Due to Respiratory Issues.
In 2022, she expanded her portfolio into music production with the release of her single, “That’s The Way Love Goes.” Beyond nightlife and live events, her work drew attention from mainstream brands, leading to collaborations with companies including Foot Locker, Essence Magazine, and New Era.
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