Sidney Omen Brown cause of death confirmed

Months after being found dead in his home, the cause of death for Grammy-winning music producer Sidney “Omen” Brown has been formally confirmed.

The medical examiner revealed that Sidney Omen Brown—who collaborated with international icons including Drake and Beyoncé—passed away from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The condition is caused by plaque accumulation in the arteries, which limits blood flow and can lead to fatal cardiac events.

On September 13, 2025, the 49-year-old producer was found in his Harlem residence in New York City after he failed to show up for a scheduled DJ session.

His unexpected passing stunned friends and relatives. At the time, his sister, Nicole Iris Brown, stated that he led a healthy lifestyle and had no known health issues, making the loss even more shocking. “He was holistic and healthy. We didn’t know of him being sick, so this is all pretty sudden,” she informed NBC News shortly after his death.

“I hope people will remember that he was willing to help the younger generation,” she added. “He was always big on helping younger people start their careers and get themselves into the game. For him, it was just about the music, no matter who the artist was.”

Brown’s decorated career included co-writing and co-producing the track “Mine” from Beyoncé’s self-titled visual album, which featured Drake.