DJ Roc Raida ist vergangene Nacht im Alter von 37 Jahren verstorben. Die genaue Todesursache ist bis dato noch unbekannt, scheinbar gab es wohl Komplikationen nach einer Operation.
Roc Raida ist Gründungsmitlgied der Gruppe X-Ecutioners gewesen, Gewann 1995 die DMC World DJ Championship und war zuletzt DJ für Busta Rhymes.
In einem offiziellen Statement heißt es:
Anthony Williams p/k to the world as The Legendary Grand Master Roc Raida has passed away unexpectedly today Sept 19 2009. He is survived by his wife, 3 lovely daughters, mother and friends. Raida was recently in an mixed martial arts accident, something that he has been practicing for several years. Although he had under gone 2 surgeries with great success, was released to an inpatient physical therapy facility and was in great spirits the past few days. This morning he started to have complications and passed. The family asks for privacy at this time.
