Charles Chambers (June 20, 1971 – March 5, 2025), better known by his stage name DJ Funk, was an American DJ who pioneered the ghetto house subgenre of house music. [1] Through …

Mar 6, 2025 · DJ Funk, Ghetto House Trailblazer, Dies at 54. Prior to his death, the musician was battling stage four cancer, according to a recent GoFundMe launched by his family.

6 days ago · DJ Funk, a Chicago-born musician and producer who coined the “ghetto house,” has died at age 54. Funk, whose real name was Charles Chambers, had been “bravely” battling …

Mar 6, 2025 · Influential Chicago musician DJ Funk, credited with coining the term “ghetto house,” has died at 54. The news was announced by friend and collaborator DJ Slugo, who revealed …

Mar 6, 2025 · Born Charles Chambers, DJ Funk, a driving force in the city’s house music movement, was known for his high-energy beats, stripped-down production, and explicit, party …

Mar 6, 2025 · DJ Funk, the Chicago producer who created and named the subgenre of ghetto house, has died. He was 53. Funk, born Charles Chambers, had stage 4 cancer.

6 days ago · The Chicago house music scene is mourning the loss an iconic figure. Charles "DJ Funk" Chambers died earlier this week. He was a pioneer in the unique Chicago music style …

6 days ago · Charles "DJ Funk" Chambers died earlier this week. He was a pioneer in the unique Chicago music style Ghetto House. Obituaries. Chicago house music pioneer Charles …

Mar 6, 2025 · Chicago ghetto house pioneer DJ Funk has died. The influential Dance Mania artist's friend and peer DJ Slugo confirmed the news in a statement shared with Resident …

Mar 5, 2025 · Chicago-born ghetto house DJ, producer, and label head DJ Funk has died aged 54, close friend and collaborator DJ Slugo has confirmed in a post on Instagram. In a video, …