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Key moments and achievements from Steve Watson's life.
Steve was born
· New York City, New York, USA
Career Start
Steve Watson, performing as Lord Sear, gained early recognition as the touring DJ for rapper Kurious in the early 1990s. This role introduced him to the live hip-hop circuit and established his reputation as a skilled DJ with deep knowledge of the genre's history and culture.
Career Start
Steve Watson, performing as Lord Sear, gained early recognition as the touring DJ for rapper Kurious in the early 1990s. This role introduced him to the live hip-hop circuit and established his reputation as a skilled DJ with deep knowledge of the genre's history and culture.
Career Milestone
Lord Sear became a core member of the legendary Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show on Columbia University's WKCR radio station, one of the most influential hip-hop radio programs of all time. The show is credited with breaking artists like Nas, Biggie, Wu-Tang Clan, and Jay-Z before they achieved mainstream success.
Career Milestone
Lord Sear became a core member of the legendary Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show on Columbia University's WKCR radio station, one of the most influential hip-hop radio programs of all time. The show is credited with breaking artists like Nas, Biggie, Wu-Tang Clan, and Jay-Z before they achieved mainstream success.
Career Milestone
In 2000, Lord Sear joined Eminem's Anger Management Tour, traveling with a lineup that included Limp Bizkit and Papa Roach. The tour brought him to large arenas across the globe, exposing him to massive audiences and cementing his status as one of hip-hop's premier DJs.
Career Milestone
In 2000, Lord Sear joined Eminem's Anger Management Tour, traveling with a lineup that included Limp Bizkit and Papa Roach. The tour brought him to large arenas across the globe, exposing him to massive audiences and cementing his status as one of hip-hop's premier DJs.
Voice Acting Role
Lord Sear provided voice acting for the landmark video games Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto IV, two of the best-selling and most culturally significant video games ever made. His contributions extended hip-hop culture into the gaming world and reached millions of players worldwide.
Voice Acting Role
Lord Sear provided voice acting for the landmark video games Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto IV, two of the best-selling and most culturally significant video games ever made. His contributions extended hip-hop culture into the gaming world and reached millions of players worldwide.
Career Milestone
In 2004, Watson joined Shade 45 at its launch on SiriusXM, the hip-hop channel founded by Eminem, becoming one of the channel's most recognizable voices. He hosted The Lord Sear Special, championing hip-hop music and culture for over two decades on the platform until his death in 2026.
Career Milestone
In 2004, Watson joined Shade 45 at its launch on SiriusXM, the hip-hop channel founded by Eminem, becoming one of the channel's most recognizable voices. He hosted The Lord Sear Special, championing hip-hop music and culture for over two decades on the platform until his death in 2026.
Steve Watson passed away
