Renowned DJ/producer Speakerfoxxx has unexpectedly passed away and the news has left many in the industry shaken and devastated.
Atlanta native Christen Nilan aka Nilan was described by some as “Queen of ATL.” Her notable credits include work with Terror Squad and Gangsta Boo, as well as her own debut mixtape Dopegirl Anthems. That’s only scratching the surface.
“Whether it’s dope ‘boy’ anthems or dope ‘girl’ anthems, what makes it an anthem isn’t a gender, race, class, or creed thing, it’s a lifestyle, an attitude, and a frame of mind,” Speakerfoxxx was quoted during a 2012 interview.
“Yes, I am a girl in a male-dominated industry, but guess what, I can hold my own in both. Being a boss has nothing to do with gender.”
Speakerfoxxx not only pursued her own ventures, but tirelessly supported countless others DJs and hip hop artists. From the sounds of it, Atlanta’s music scene is left with a huge void after her passing.
Read just some of the comments below and more on Speakerfoxxx via Creative Loafing. RIP.
RIP Speakerfoxxx
You will always be with me
Rest In Peace @SPEAKERFOXXX pic.twitter.com/ICJ9m3At3L
— HXV (@WE_ARE_HXV) December 23, 2018
i’m really sad to hear that @SPEAKERFOXXX passed 💔😞
— AC Slater (@djacslater) December 23, 2018
Speakerfoxxx was that person to go out of her way anytime someone came thru ATL. To make them feel welcomed and supported..she did that for the entire DJ community too and even more so for other women in it. She was a light and an inspiration to us all. She truly will be missed
— KITTENS (@iamKITTENS) December 23, 2018
sending my love to @WE_ARE_HXV for all the energy and time invested into the safety our dear friend @SPEAKERFOXXX. what you did for her will never EVER be forgotten. you are loved and we will get through this.
— BOSCO (@helloBOSCO) December 23, 2018
Really sad about @SPEAKERFOXXX. She brought so many people together. The Atlanta music scene is so special. Sending so much love to @helloBOSCO @WE_ARE_HXV @DJDRAMA
— Balsamic The Hedgehog (@atrak) December 23, 2018
This news of @SPEAKERFOXXX passing has me fucked up 🙁 Tons of love to @helloBOSCO @WE_ARE_HXV & literally all of Atlanta. She was so kind & put this city on her back, connected so many creatives in a truly self-less loving way. Huge loss </3
— TREASURE FINGERS (@treasurefingers) December 23, 2018
ATL just lost a tru legend. RIP @SPEAKERFOXXX My thoughts are with all my Atlanta fam today. 💔 pic.twitter.com/MZMDu9j0Jk
— AKA J2K (@yehme2music) December 23, 2018
RIP Speakerfoxx turn the music up , up there!! You will be missed by many 🙏🏽
— Jason Geter (@JasonGeter) December 23, 2018
RIP DJ Speakerfoxx… she was ATL forreal!
— DJ Wavy Lamborghini 🌊 (@WavyLamborghini) December 23, 2018
Damn. RIP Speakerfoxxx. 😞 we tore a few places down together. Salute.
— Crime Rhyme Houdini (@JustBlaze) December 23, 2018
Man we lost a truly unique and bright light in our scene. RIP @SPEAKERFOXXX … everytime out of towners came to Atlanta you showed so much selfless love and care for them and your city. I had the pleasure of being one of those people. 💔
— FALC㋡NS— (@falconsbeats) December 23, 2018
Speakerfoxx … man … damn.
— JEAN CLAUDE (@CardoGotWings) December 23, 2018
RIP @SPEAKERFOXXX, always showed love. My heart goes out to all my Atlanta family pic.twitter.com/VlEhZY7QEO
— Joe (@JoeFreshgoods) December 23, 2018
Im so incredibly heartbroken right now. i love you @SPEAKERFOXXX
— FLAMINGO ACID (@JubileeDJ) December 23, 2018
DJ @SPEAKERFOXXX was dj for Three Six Mafia's Gangsta Boo as well as many other artists. She was from Atlanta and represented it to the fullest. I'm sad to learn of her passing.
— 🌹 FERRARI SHEPPARD (@stopbeingfamous) December 23, 2018
holy shit. i am so incredibly sad to hear about speakerfoxx. she did so much for me when i first started making music. one of my first shows was in atlanta, she came and DJed for me for free just to show me HOW to play a show. truly just a talented angel
— QUEEN OF CHRISTMAS (@kittaveli) December 23, 2018
R.i.p Speakerfoxxx
Damn man .. this year been too much
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Atlanta Stay strong
— RESTING RICH FACE (@REESElaflare) December 23, 2018
Speakerfoxxx Made the soundtrack for some of our BEST nights in Atlanta .. she put on for us everywhere she went
— RESTING RICH FACE (@REESElaflare) December 23, 2018
You can’t spell Atlanta without Speakerfoxxx.. I know it doesn’t make sense but neither does this. There’s something special here that built a bond between all of us. She personifies that true to ATL love we all share. I’m jealous you’re eating Ria’s pancake special this Sunday.
— MAYHEM (@mayhemSLR) December 23, 2018
RIP Speakerfoxx a legend and friend 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/u2O4TMyMz5
— DJ KnockOut 🗡 (@IamDjKnockOut) December 23, 2018
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