DJ AM Gets Back To Work: Lands Gig As DJ For Jay-Z

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Published: Wednesday - October 15, 2008
Words by Ronnie Gamble

DJ AM (Photo: DJAM.com)

Just weeks after being released from a Georgia hospital, where he was treated for severe burns following a tragic plane crash last month, DJ AM is getting back to work.

The popular celebrity DJ has been tapped to man the wheels of steel for a Jay-Z performance in Hollywood on Wednesday (October 15), and will accompany the legendary rapper on tour.

According to AM's publicist, Jenni Weinman, the DJ will serve as Jay's official DJ for Wednesday's show, which will mark the reopening of Hollywood's Palladium Theater, reports MTV, and following tour dates although dates are yet to be confirmed.

So far, Jay-Z is only scheduled for two other dates -- October 16 in Houston and October 25 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

AM told People that his gig with Jay is the "biggest thing that's happened in my career."

The set will be his first show since the plane crash in September that left him and Travis Barker seriously injured with second- and third-degree burns to his face and left arm. During the crash, Barker's assistant, Chris "Lil Chris" Baker; and Barker's bodyguard, Charles "Che" Still; and two pilots lost their lives.

Both AM and Barker are expected to make full recoveries.

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COMMENTS (3)

WHOA Says:
Wednesday - October 15, 2008 at 4:23pm

Good lookin Jay!truly jay has a special gift about makin things happen! And they always turn out to be great thangs...... continued recovery and blessings to dj am,and Travis Barker. God is so good.......

egyptian eyes Says:
Wednesday - October 15, 2008 at 2:12pm

I'm glad Dj AM is doing well. I wonder if he will be talking to a someone about his near death experience. That can be very traumatizing but I'm happy for him. Things will only become even better for him and that Jay-Z gig is just the beginning. I send many blessings.

andrew robinson Says:
Wednesday - October 15, 2008 at 1:05pm

that's a blessing right there to be alive and be jay-z dj

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