RIP: DJ Nando, Coalition DJ & Pioneer of ‘Breaking Records in Strip Clubs’, Killed During Home Robbery admin Tuesday, January 14, 2014 The Studio One of the founding members of the Coalition DJs, DJ Nando, was killed early this morning. Atlanta DJ an don-air personality Greg Street tweeted the following sentiments a few hours ago via Twitter: If Another Brother/s Robbed & Killed Dj Nando, He/They Robbed Themselves, Robbed Us, We Lost! Its Bigger Than Just You! Really “THINK” — djgregstreet (@DjGregStreet) January 14, 2014 If Another Brother/s Robbed & Killed Dj Nando, He/They Robbed Themselves, Robbed Us, We Lost! Its Bigger Than You #RIPDJNANDO — djgregstreet (@DjGregStreet) January 14, 2014 According to Fox 5 news, the victim was shot in the head outside of his home in Morrow, GA during an attempted robbery. The Clayton County Police Dept is currently investigating the incident and reports that there has not been any suspect(s) apprehended at this point. Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5 DJ Nando is best known for his time spent on the CTE roster as Young Jeezy’s official DJ. He helped propel the successful careers of many artists through heavy rotation in Atlanta strip clubs. The use of strip clubs to break records, as we know it today, was primarily started by DJ Nando and the Coalition DJs. To their credit, the Coalition DJs were recently recognized by the WallStreet Journal for their major contribution in the Atlanta music scene (read here). DJ Nando was also the in-house DJ during the infamous “Monday Nights” at Magic City. Most recently, he’s been spinning at Onyx. The news come as a shock to many of his peers and friends in the music business. Many remember him as a “real cool dude.” As more news surfaces, we’ll be sure to keep you posted. Rest in peace DJ Nando!
