Atlanta DJ and producer Christen Nilan, known to fans as DJ Speakerfoxx, has passed away at 35 years old. News of the passing of the beloved local talent, who was affectionately referred to as "The Queen of Atlanta," began circulating over the weekend. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported there are no details regarding the cause of Nilan's untimely death which was confirmed by her manager, Xen Lang, on Sunday.
"She was an inspiration to all, through her passion, her ongoing support for ATL music and underground culture. She touched many with her dedication, upbeat attitude and excellent music taste. No one was more passionate about their craft, culture and city," Lang said in a statement to Fader.
Nilan, who attended the Paideia School and Agnes Scott College, made a name for herself with early trap-vibe mixtapes like Dopeboy Anthems and Dopegirl Anthems along with DJ'ing for artists including Three 6 Mafia’s Gangsta Boo, Rittz and Yelawolf. She was also popular for her work with Atlanta-based singer and songwriter BOSCO on their 2016 collaboration album Girls in the Yard.
The young R&B and Afrofuturism artist took to Twitter to express her condolences and share updates regarding the memorial service.
"Gonna throw a legendary concert for our girl to celebrate her life. She is the true queen of Atlanta," she wrote.
gonna throw a legendary concert for our girl to celebrate her life. she is the true QUEEN of ATLANTA!!!
— BOSCO (@helloBOSCO) December 23, 2018
She announced a Saturday memorial service in Atlanta at Passion City Church in another post.
"Her mother asked me to spread the word," she said.
To all that loves Nilan we are having a Memorial Service for her in Atlanta this Saturday 1:00 at Passion City Church (the one in midtown). Her mother asked me to spread the word to stand w/ her as we remember Speakerfoxxx. pic.twitter.com/M80uJEmOtf
— BOSCO (@helloBOSCO) December 26, 2018
Other musicians and fans responded to news of her passing with an outpouring of tweets:
rest in peace speakerfoxxx, an atlanta legend and a genuine person any time we shared space. sending so much love to all who held her close. thx for being you.
— mereba (@Mereba) December 23, 2018
This is fucking heartbreaking news.
— KITTENS (@iamKITTENS) December 23, 2018
Nilan was such a positive, beautiful spirit. I’m heartbroken. Hope she knew she was loved.
— Suga Knight (@keiopensdoors) December 23, 2018
I’ve never met someone with her head on so straight during a shit show. I had the pleasure of working with @Speakerfoxxx a few times during 1AM parties in ATL + more. I remember sneaking in her + BOSCO’s friends and she was so appreciative lol RIP Speakerfoxxx. You’re an angel ????
— cristina (@CrisdaCat) December 23, 2018
Got the details earlier of DJ Speakerfoxx death and that shit legit made me sick to my stomach and hella sad
— ???????????????????????????? ???????? (@thisisdiesel) December 24, 2018
so crazy…. I just stumbled across a friend saying rip to dj speaker foxx on insta. really racking my brain on how, why, when of her death.
just being a cancer n shit.
get in my uber & this chick I’m pooling with is on the phone talking about how she died. ????— key keying (@keyunahhh) December 23, 2018
Man. Speakerfoxx was a pillar of my time in Atlanta. I lived for the nights she would DJ at El Bar. Shit, I drove from my job in Nashville to El Bar several times for those nights. May she rest in peace https://t.co/vd3Yr53FtH
— Mr Ryu the streetfighter (@gamesetmax1) December 23, 2018
RIP DJ Speakerfoxx. El Bar was the go to spot my first couple times in Atlanta. #speakerfoxx
#atlanta
#dj
#rip @ Atlanta, Georgia https://t.co/MD6H1aRlLE— Deliv (@DelivKnox) December 23, 2018
May she rest in peace.
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