Grammy-winning music producer Sidney 'Omen' Brown was found dead in his East Harlem apartment on September 13, 2025. The medical examiner confirmed that Brown died from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which involves plaque buildup in the arteries and restricts blood flow. Brown, who had worked with Drake, Beyoncé, and Lil Wayne, was found after family members became concerned when he failed to show up for a scheduled DJ shift at Barawine Harlem. His death has been confirmed as a natural death. Brown's sister, Nicole Iris Brown, expressed surprise at the sudden death, noting that her brother was otherwise healthy and had no known illnesses.