The Chronicle News’ Community Spotlight DJ Crazy Caz: The Soundtrack of a City — One Last Mix, One Eternal Memory 🎤

“Sometimes you grow so much, your wings outstretch the city you're from—you can't even move without brushing up against someone, and they take it personal. But when you get somewhere new, like here in ATL… it feels like home again. You bring that same energy, but it’s finally got room to breathe.”

— DJ Crazy Caz, speaking at the 2010 MSU Black Alumni Picnic in Atlanta

That quote—raw, poetic, unscripted—captures the essence of Caz. He outgrew limits. He overcame barriers.

Brandon Wilson Henderson, known to Lansing and beyond as DJ Crazy Caz, took his final bow on April 10, 2025, at the age of 55 after a lengthy battle with health complications in Phoenix, Arizona. But his spirit? Still on the turntables. Still spinning through the stories and soundtracks of a city he helped shape.

Caz wasn’t just a DJ. He was a vibe. A village. A verse in Lansing’s heartbeat. He began his journey interning at WXLA AM 1180 and later brought his unmistakable energy to its sister station, 96.5 FM WQHH (Power 96.5)—quickly becoming a staple on local airwaves and in the community. From packed dance floors across Michigan to spinning halfway around the world in Sydney, Australia, Caz made sure the music followed him wherever he went.

But his biggest stage? People’s lives. He remembered your birthday. Your kid’s name. Your dreams. He showed up. Every time. That was Caz.

🎧 The Final Set: A Celebration Remembered

On Sunday, May 4, hundreds gathered at The Studio at 414 in downtown Lansing to honor Caz’s life in the only way that made sense—through rhythm, love, and legacy.

It wasn’t just a memorial. It was a homegoing set. Family, friends, and fans moved to the beats of DJ Cutt-Nice, DJ Hollywood, and DJ Butcher—three of Lansing’s DJs and Caz’s musical brothers.

At approximately 3:30 PM, the music faded. Silence rose like a prayer. A moment to honor a man who gave us everything—and only ever asked for love in return.

🎶 Original Composition: “Work It Out.”

Among his many contributions, DJ Crazy Caz also wrote and produced the original track “Work It Out”—a pulsing, soulful anthem that still moves bodies and hearts. It's a lasting imprint of his musical genius.

🎶 Original Composition: “Work It Out.”

Among his many contributions, DJ Crazy Caz also wrote and produced the original track “Work It Out”—a pulsing, soulful anthem that still moves bodies and hearts. It's a lasting imprint of his musical genius.

🗣️ Voices from the City

“He was more than the life of the party. He was the party.”

“He believed in my music before anyone else did.”

“We have to give him the biggest send-off Lansing’s ever seen.”

We love you, Caz. Your echo is infinite. The city won’t stop dancing. Not now. Not ever. Rest easy, Caz — the party’s not over. It just moved upstairs.