This morning TSO received the sad news that hip hop and DJing legend Grandmaster Roc Raida passed away.
The 39 year old was a member of The X-Ecutioners who had a reputation for blazin' beat juggling and turntable trickery and in 1995 he was crowned the DMC World Champion in London.
He was not only a DJ but a producer as well working with artists like Big L, Fat Joe, Ghostface, Black Thought, Linkin Park and P!nk.
His family and friends released a statement after a number of rumours speculated a cause of death.
"Anthony Williams p/k to the world as The Legendary Grandmaster Roc Raida has passed away unexpectedly today September 19 2009. He is survived by his wife, three 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 two 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."
R.I.P Grandmaster Roc Raida
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