- Sidney “Omen” Brown, a Grammy Award-winning music producer, has passed away at 49.
- His body was found on September 13, 2025, in his Harlem, New York apartment.
- A coworker raised concerns after he did not show up for work, prompting family notification.
Grammy Award winning music producer Sidney “Omen” Brown has died at the age of 49. According to TMZ, his body was discovered on September 13, 2025, inside his Harlem, New York, apartment after a coworker grew concerned when he failed to show up for work and alerted his family.
The cause of death has not yet been determined. The New York City medical examiner is scheduled to conduct an autopsy to clarify the circumstances.
Brown, known professionally as Omen, built a remarkable career collaborating with some of the world’s biggest artists:
- Beyoncé – Contributed to her 2013 track Mine featuring Drake, and worked on standout songs from her 2016 Lemonade album, including Hold Up and Sorry.
- Drake – Produced the 2009 hit Shut It Down featuring The-Dream.
- Ludacris – Co-wrote and produced Tell It Like It Is for the 2007 Grammy-winning album Release Therapy.
- Rihanna – Brought an urban edge to tracks on her 2016 album Anti, notably the smash single Work.
- The Weeknd – Partnered on multiple projects, blending R&B, pop, and electronic influences.
- Lil Wayne – Contributed production across several of the rapper’s releases, highlighting Brown’s versatility.
Fans and fellow musicians have been sharing tributes across social media, honoring his talent and influence on contemporary music.
Born to Martha Brown, Omen held a B.A. in sociology and music from Amherst College (2013) and a master’s degree in theological studies from Boston University (2016). His legacy lives on through the groundbreaking sound he helped shape for a generation of artists.
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