July 17, 2025
The previous Video Music Field host died a day earlier than his sixty fourth birthday
Video Music Field veteran and comedy membership proprietor/promoter Ray DeJon has died on the age of 63.
The New York Metropolis native died on the eve of what would have been his sixty fourth birthday, July 15. Particulars on how he died haven’t been disclosed. He was lately selling a comedy roast that will have taken place at his Brooklyn comedy membership, 275 Park Laffaholics, July 16, the place comic Expertise and R&B recording artist Jimmy Cozier have been internet hosting.
The somber information of his dying was introduced on the social media platform of VJ Ralph McDaniels‘ Video Music Field (a preferred music video present that has been on the air for 42 years, showcasing largely hip-hop and R&B movies), the place DeJon had been one of many revolving hosts all through the years.
“I’m unhappy to announce the passing of our Video Music Field household @raydejon. My condolences to his complete household. Ray Dejon will likely be missed.”
Lower than two years in the past, DeJon opened the primary Black-owned comedy and dwell music venue in Brooklyn. After the venue opened its doorways, the previous video present host spoke to Information 12 Brooklyn and touted the truth that he and one other Black man, Jamie Roberts (proprietor of Comedy in Harlem), are the one two Black house owners of a comedy venue in New York Metropolis.
“We’re the primary Black-owned comedy and efficiency venue in Brooklyn, New York, and one out of two in all the New York.
“Individuals in our neighborhood, particularly in our communities, we’re oppressed, and individuals are not having a very good time. Persons are struggling. Comedy is a reduction. Comedy is a drugs.”
DeJon had typically talked about his previous struggles with habit and going to jail a number of instances (he was incarcerated 26 instances) throughout his life, and expressed that comedy helped him get by all of it.
Dejon’s sister, Evelyn Delacruz, acknowledged his birthday through her social media account.
“I’m utterly damaged assist me want my brother Ray DeJon Jr. Ray DeJon a Glad birthday in heaven💔🙏 handed 1 day earlier than his birthday💔 he’s celebrating with my mother in peace on the opposite facet 💔🙏 our household is totally devastated 💔”
Particulars of his funeral haven’t but been launched.
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