Instagram/Eminem & Lord Sear & Sway TV Eminem pays heartfelt tribute to Shade 45 DJ Lord Sear after his death at 53, calling him one of the greatest people to be around. May 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - Eminem recently expressed a touching tribute to the beloved Shade 45 radio DJ, Lord Sear, following his passing on Wednesday, March 11, at age 53. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Known off-air as Steve Watson, Lord Sear was a cherished voice on Eminem's Shade 45 SiriusXM channel and held a special place in the hip-hop community.