Yahoo

He was the 1st to play the 'Cha-Cha Slide' on the radio. He's 'still mesmerized' by the hit.

DJ Casper inspired millions to dance the "Cha-Cha Slide." Days after the announcement of his death, the man who played it on the radio speaks out about his enduring legacy. (Photo illustration: ...
The New York Times

DJ Casper, Whose Hit Song ‘Cha-Cha Slide’ Made You Dance, Dies at 58

The popular line dance, which gained international fame in the early 2000s, has been a staple at family functions, night clubs and more for more than 20 years. By Derrick Bryson Taylor DJ Casper, the ...
Yahoo

‘Cha-Cha Slide’ creator DJ Casper dies at 58. How the iconic line dance came to be

DJ Casper, best known for his global dance hit the “Cha-Cha Slide,” has died, multiple outlets report. He was 58. The Chicago native died Monday, Aug. 7, after a seven-year cancer battle, his wife ...
Hip-Hop Wired

DJ Casper, “Cha Cha Slide” Creator, Dead At 58

DJ Casper released one of the most popular line dance songs ever in the “Cha Cha Slide” back in 2000, and it remains a mainstay at parties, weddings and large gatherings. DJ Casper, also known as Mr.
Black Enterprise

6 Line Dances That Serve Black Joy

Dance, for a long time, has been a key element of expression within Black culture. That aside, dancing brings people together in community to experience Black joy. One of the common types of ...
Kansas City Star

‘Cha-Cha Slide’ creator DJ Casper dies at 58. How the iconic line dance came to be

DJ Casper, best known for his global dance hit the “Cha Cha Slide,” died at 58 after a battle with cancer, multiple outlets report. Screengrab fron YouTube.com DJ Casper, best known for his global ...
Stereogum

“Cha-Cha Slide” Creator DJ Casper Dead At 58

DJ Casper, aka Mr. C The Slide Man, the Chicago DJ and songwriter best known for his line dance smash “Cha-Cha Slide,” has died. According to ABC7, Casper died of liver and kidney cancer after first ...