Founder of VIP Entertainments and VIP Records, Vipen Kumar, has sadly passed away.
Vipen Kumar was responsible for launching the career of many UK Asian artists such as JK, Raxstar, Ezu and many more. He gave a platform to upcoming artists and producers and was a prominent figure in the industry.
VIP Records made a statement on their Facebook page saying:
Numerous of UK artists who worked with Vips have shared their condolences throughout social media.
So saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of our brother #Vips @viprecordsuk
A huge loss to all his loved ones and the UK punjabi music industry.
My deepest condolences to his family 🙏🏽
— JUGGY D (@JuggyD) January 6, 2019
RIP DJ Vips 🙏🏻
Vips was the first person to give me my break in the music industry. He gave me a chance when no other UK label would look twice at me.
A genuine, kind and respectful man. No matter what decision I made in music he always respected it. Huge loss to our industry pic.twitter.com/wnC8C7XKLj
— Manni Sandhu #SpecialEdition (@mannisandhu) January 6, 2019
In deep shock with the loss of DJ Vips. Such a kind hearted soul taken to quick. Thank you for everything Vip's. May god bless your soul bro 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/x7IjHvqayl
— H DHAMI (@HDHAMIMUSIC) January 7, 2019
LEFT ME VERY UPSET AND LOST DJ VIPS. WAHEGURU pic.twitter.com/FkolE4C33X
— JK (@jk1) January 6, 2019
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Vipen Kumar. He will be sorely missed.