DJ King Assassin, 1971
Actors · January 15, 1971
DJ King Assassin
★ HOW OLD IS DJ KING ASSASSIN?
DJ King Assassin is 55 years old, born January 15, 1971 in United States · Capricorn.
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★ LEDE
About
DJ King Assassin shaped West Coast hip-hop's golden age as a producer and engineer for 2Pac, Ice-T, and Eazy-E. Born Craig Venegas Alvarado in Los Angeles on January 15, 1971, he engineered over 300 titles across Universal, EMI, and Def Jam, charting on Billboard repeatedly. In 2014 he peaked at #7 on the US Billboard charts and won DJ of the Year multiple times at the West Coast Hip Hop Awards. A Capricorn with a life-path number 7, he remains a foundational figure in rap production.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Craig Venegas Alvarado, known as DJ King Assassin, is an American disc jockey, producer, and engineer from Los Angeles. Born January 15, 1971, in the United States, he became a central architect of West Coast hip-hop during the 1990s, working directly with rap moguls including 2Pac, Ice-T, and Eazy-E. Starting in the 1980s while growing up in the California Bay Area, Venegas engineered foundational sounds for the region's rap scene, later expanding his influence across Los Angeles. He collaborated with former Ruthless Records artist Kokane, charting on Billboard with the album Dr Kokastien and The Legend Continues. Over his career, Venegas engineered more than 300 titles for recording artists on major labels including Universal Records, EMI, and Def Jam, with several reaching the Billboard charts. In 2014, he achieved a peak position of #7 on the US Billboard charts following a mixtape release with Kokane. Venegas has received the DJ of the Year award from the West Coast Hip Hop Awards for multiple consecutive years, cementing his legacy in the region's music culture. As a Capricorn born in January, Venegas carries the introspective, strategic energy often associated with the sign. With a life-path number 7, his path reflects deep analytical and spiritual dimensions typical of producers who shape entire genres through sound design. Producers in hip-hop are responsible for beat creation, sonic engineering, and collaborative production across recordings.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Venegas started producing at an early age while growing up in the California Bay Area. Beginning in the 1980s, he influenced West Coast hip-hop culture by creating sounds for rappers emerging from the Bay Area and Los Angeles. He eventually connected with Ruthless Records rapper Kokane, a partnership that would lead to charting records.
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Trivia
- DJ King Assassin's real name is Craig Venegas Alvarado.
- He engineered over 300 titles across Universal Records, EMI, and Def Jam.
- In 2014, he peaked at #7 on the US Billboard charts with a mixtape featuring Kokane.
- He has won DJ of the Year multiple times at the West Coast Hip Hop Awards.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. DJ King Assassin release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is DJ King Assassin?
- DJ King Assassin is 55 years old (born January 15, 1971).
- When is DJ King Assassin's birthday?
- DJ King Assassin was born on January 15, 1971.
- What is DJ King Assassin's zodiac sign?
- DJ King Assassin is a Capricorn, born January 15, 1971.
- What is DJ King Assassin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- DJ King Assassin was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is DJ King Assassin from?
- DJ King Assassin is from United States.
- What does DJ King Assassin do?
- DJ King Assassin is a actor.
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