DJ Kayslay's aggresive approach to being a DJ has earned the respect of his peers in the hip hop community. Through out the past few years, rappers of all levels, from LL Cool J to Eminem to Ruff Ryders, have it made it a must to appear on a DJ Kayslay mix-tape either as hosts of a tape or supplying an exclusive freestyle appearance. DJ Kayslay mix-tapes have served as a CNN for the ghetto community, updating the world on the latest tracks as well as attacks and rebuttals from some of the game's most infamous battles.