Let's see some interesting facts about DJ Casper.

By M Raj- ESIC AUGUST 08, 2023 IMAGE:INSTAGRAM DJ Casper 2023

His real name is Marvin Young.

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He was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1968.

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He started his career as a disc jockey in the early 1990s.

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He is best known for his song "Cha Cha Slide", which was released in 1998.

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"Cha Cha Slide" was a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has awarded the song a triple platinum certification.

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DJ Casper has released several other albums, including "Get Up (Everybody)" (2000) and "We Like to Party" (2002).

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He has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including Will Smith, Britney Spears, and Nelly.

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DJ Casper is a popular touring DJ and has performed all over the world.

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He is a positive role model and uses his platform to promote education and healthy living.

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In 2016, he received diagnoses of kidney and liver cancer.

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DJ Casper, real name Willie Perry Jr., died on August 7, 2023, at the age of 58.

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I hope you found these facts about DJ Casper interesting!

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