Lord Sear (Steve Watson)
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Lord Sear, born Steve Watson, was a hip‑hop DJ and SiriusXM radio host known for his work on Eminem’s Shade 45 channel.
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Lord Sear, also known as Steve Watson, was born on July 7, 1973, and began his career in the 1990s working alongside underground rappers such as Kurious. He gained early recognition through the influential "Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show," which helped launch the careers of artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Eminem, and Jay‑Z.
In 2004, Sear became a cornerstone of Eminem’s SiriusXM hip‑hop station Shade 45, serving as a DJ, host, and on‑air personality from its inception. He toured with Eminem on the Anger Management tour and contributed his voice to video games such as Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto IV. Later, he hosted his own program, "The Lord Sear Special," on satellite radio.
Beyond radio, Sear was also a rapper, producer, and respected figure in hip‑hop culture, earning tributes from artists like Ludacris, Xzibit, and Fat Joe after his death. He passed away at age 52, with his death announced on social media in March 2026.
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