Grammy award winning music producer Sidney “Omen” Brown has died at the age of 49.
According to TMZ, Brown’s body was discovered on September 13, 2025, in his Harlem, New York apartment. A staff member at his workplace reportedly reached out to his family after noticing he hadn’t shown up for his shift, leading to the heartbreaking discovery.
Cause of Death Under Investigation
The exact circumstances of Brown’s passing are still unclear. The New York City medical examiner is expected to conduct an autopsy to determine the cause.
A Celebrated Career in Music
Before his death, Brown built an impressive résumé, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry:
- Beyoncé – Contributed to her 2013 track Mine featuring Drake, and worked on hits from the landmark album Lemonade, including “Hold Up” and “Sorry.”
- Drake – Produced the fan favorite Shut It Down featuring The-Dream (2009).
- Ludacris – Co-wrote and produced Tell It Like It Is for Ludacris’ Grammy-winning album Release Therapy (2007).
- Rihanna – Brought an urban touch to tracks such as Work from her Anti (2016) album.
- The Weeknd – Partnered with the singer on several projects, demonstrating Brown’s ability to blend genres.
- Lil Wayne – Collaborated with the rapper on various songs, showcasing his wide-ranging talent.
Personal Life and Education
Born to Martha Brown, Sidney “Omen” Brown earned a B.A. in sociology and music from Amherst College in 2013 and later completed a master’s degree in theological studies at Boston University in 2016.