"DJ Uncle Al" (August 14, 1969 – September 10, 2001), born Albert Leroy Moss in Miami, Florida, was an American DJ. Moss was known for his trend setting and innovative abilities in music producing and broadcasting as well as his philosophy of "peace in the hood" and non-violence in the community. Moss was born in Miami, 15th Ave. Sugar Hill in Liberty City, and graduated from Miami Northwestern High School. In Miami, he gained his experience and popularity over the course of several years, DJing block parties. His "Peace in the Hood" philosophy meant that when he DJ'd for parties, people from all neighbourhoods and all classes across Miami could come together and party together, without fighting. The Not-for-Profit Foundation was named in recognition of his life’s works, promotion of non-violence and constant willingness to help others in the business. His son, Albert Moss Jr, goes by the name of DJ Uncle Al Jr. Annually, the "Peace in the Hood" festival is held in Liberty City, Miami, to honour his philosophy and his life. He was murdered on September 10, 2001, over a feud between his pirate station, 98.7FM, and another Miami based pirate station, from Broward, both running on the same frequency. Three men turned up to his front door and exchanged threats with him before shooting him and driving away. He later passed away from his wounds in Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami. Though his death was a shock to the community and music industry, since it fell so close to the September 11th terrorist attacks, there was limited coverage of it. In 2012, the "Peace in the Hood" festival saw the likes of Rick Ross and DJ Khaled perform to honour the late DJ Uncle Al. The festival has since stopped being celebrated.