R.I.P.: Tony Redz, Well-Known D-C Radio Personality

Tony Redz

The legendary radio personality Tony Redz Aka Mr. 24/7 has died, a heart attack victim.

The news regarding his death was confirmed by Redz’s former colleague and fellow radio host Sunni on Twitter. The tweet read, “Got a call from DJ Flexx that shattered my heart. Can’t believe our former colleague Tony Redz has passed away. Way too young. Prayers to his family. Unbelievable.”

#tbt Tony Redz, a former host on WPGC 95.5, passed away today. I got a chance to interview him a couple of years back for my short documentary "Sounds of the Summer" and saw him work at the radio station countless times.

He will be missed and a major staple in the DMV radio pic.twitter.com/q4Lr93WkF3

— houze with a Z. (@TravisHouze) May 29, 2020

Redz began his music career in Radio in 1997, at Radio One’s WKYS 93.9 FM. He later moved to CBS Radio’s WPGC 95.5 FM in 2000. He embarked on a 30-city tour as a part of the management deal with Violator Records.