DJ Erick Morillo has died aged 49.
The world famous musician was found dead at a property in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday.
Local police confirmed the tragic news.
Erick was best known for his 1993 hit, I Like To Move It.
The chart-topper was later used in the soundtrack for blockbuster film, Madagascar.
Officer Ernesto Rodriguez of the Miami Beach Police Department said: "We received a 911 call this morning at 10.42am to 5660 La Gorce Drive. Detectives are currently on scene and in the preliminary stages of the investigation."
The veteran DJ's death comes a month after he was reportedly arrested and charged with sexual battery on a woman.
The alleged incident is said to have happened at Morillo's home in Miami Beach in December 2019.
Following his death, Jersey Shore star DJ Pauly D was among those paying tribute on social media.
He tweeted: "Sad News ?? A True Legend. Erick Morillo RIP."
Musician Yousef said: "Can't believe it. Only spoke to him last week .... he was troubled, less than perfect but was always amazing to me and helped us get circus going in the early days, and we had many amazing times over the 20 years we we're friends.
"Genuinely gutted. RIP @ErickMorillo."
