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Pioneering hip-hop DJ Grandmaster Flash was the victim of a theft at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in New York City last week.  The DJ’s laptop was stolen from the venue after his gig.

Flash announced via Twitter that he has put up a no-questions-asked reward for the laptop, which is a vital part of his job as a DJ.

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If you have any information that could lead to this hip-hop legend getting his laptop back, hit him up on Twitter @DJFlash4eva

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