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Scott Monroe Sterling, known by his stage name DJ Scott La Rock, was a prominent figure in the hip-hop community and a founding member of the influential group Boogie Down Productions. Born on March 2, 1962, in the Bronx, New York, Sterling's life was tragically cut short on August 27, 1987, when he was fatally shot at the age of 25. His death marked a significant and sorrowful moment in the history of hip-hop, as it was one of the first murders of a major hip-hop artist.

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Victim Details

Scott Monroe DJ Scott La Rock Sterling

Male

Black / African American

Bronx

NY

1987-08-27

25

Scott

Scott

12/12/2025