Rap Producer DJ Squid has died after a battle with Cancer, just weeks after revealing that he had the disease. He produced or assisted in producing many of ReFolded Recordz’s biggest hits, especially in the infant days of the label. The 16-year-old producer died last night in a hospital in his local area. He was hospitalized months ago for what he originally thought was him just being sick. Recently he had been putting all his work into the label’s production to help every project they have been working on recently, against their wishes for him to rest. DJ Squid, whose first name was Eric, was a founding member of the rap band Eazy-Thugz formerly **The Eazy 3**. The band practically revived the style of Old School Gangsta Rap and was a huge influence in the underground rap community.

According to those close to the label, Eric never let his diagnosis stop him from doing what he loved. Even after learning he had cancer, he continued attending studio sessions, producing beats, and helping artists complete songs whenever his health allowed. Friends at ReFolded Recordz repeatedly urged him to take time away from music and focus on treatment, but Eric reportedly insisted that the label’s upcoming releases were more important than his own comfort.

Over the years, DJ Squid became one of the defining creative forces behind ReFolded Recordz. Although he rarely sought the spotlight, his production helped establish the sound that made the label recognizable throughout the underground rap scene. His work can be heard across some of the label’s most celebrated projects, including Sliced & Folded, Rollin From Da Hood, Whiplash, Double Ace, Approach 2 MuthaPhuckkin Danger, Criminal Behavior, Graduating From High Skewl, Spin The Wheel, Eazy, Big Ol Hippoz, and In Tha MuthaPhuckkin House.

Sources within ReFolded also revealed that Eric continued working until the very end of his life. In his final weeks, he reportedly helped produce and refine tracks for **MC Fold’s upcoming album **Lmao while also contributing to the next, currently unreleased Eazy-Thugz album. Those who worked alongside him say he wanted to leave behind as much music as possible and refused to let his illness prevent him from finishing the projects he believed in.

As one of the founding members of Eazy-Thugz, Eric helped shape the group’s identity from the very beginning. Back when the group was still known as The Eazy 3, he played a major role in developing the sound that would eventually help revive old-school gangsta rap for a new generation of underground artists. His gritty production style, classic West Coast influences, and dedication to authentic hip-hop became trademarks of both Eazy-Thugz and ReFolded Recordz as a whole.

News of his passing spread quickly throughout the underground rap community overnight. Fellow artists, producers, and longtime fans have shared tributes celebrating Eric’s work ethic, humility, and passion for music. Many described him as the quiet backbone of ReFolded Recordz—the producer whose influence could be heard on countless songs, even if his name wasn’t always the one receiving the attention.

For Eazy-Thugz, ReFolded Recordz, and the artists whose careers he helped shape, the loss is immeasurable. They have lost not only a producer, but a founding member, a close friend, and one of the architects of the label’s sound.

Although his life ended far too soon, DJ Squid leaves behind a remarkable legacy. Every beat he created, every project he touched, and every artist he inspired will ensure that Eric’s influence continues long after his passing. With Lmao and the next Eazy-Thugz album still on the horizon, fans will soon hear some of the final work from a producer whose passion for music never faded—even in his final days.