Searxng/Lord Sear TV Hip-hop radio pioneer Lord Sear has died at 53. Remembering the Shade 45 host and Stretch & Bobbito show icon's legacy. March 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - Lord Sear, a veteran DJ and pivotal figure in hip-hop radio, has passed away at the age of 53. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed. His passing was confirmed on March 11 via an official post on Shade 45's X account, the SiriusXM hip-hop channel where he was a longtime contributor. The Shade 45 statement honored Lord Sear as more than just a radio voice, describing him as "a force, a friend, and family" to many.