Roc Raida?

[jngldrumz]

Been hearing some rumors that the man has passed? anybody see an actual confirmation of this? I'm having a hard time finding anything besides some he said she said garbage.

[zin]

Legendary turntablist/producer DJ Roc Raida, real name Anthony Williams, passed away today.
Roc Raida was part of the collective group The X-Ecutioners (formerly X-Men) and has won many awards including the 1995 DMC World DJ Championship.

Roc Raida was Busta Rhymes' DJ on tour and the rapper announced his death on his Twitter:
"I am sorry 2 say that on this day at 2:05 Sept 19th we lost another incredible life...Dj Roc Raida died 2day my personal Dj is gone... I just wanna thank everyone 4 ur love and support and ur prayers...We will never let ur name die Roc...We love u and will 4ever miss u...RIP."

Here is a statement released by his family:

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.

[yellowhighlighter]

RIP. one of the best jugglers ever. body tricks were too ill.

[jon1st]

Rest in peace. The guy was a true innovator. One of the guys that got me into cutting. He will be truly missed

[spiro]

R.I.P.
Legendary dj!

[BLZDub]

Absolute legend.
Zoo Yorks Mixtape was off the hook.
RIP

[blk plague]

a good friend of mine who will be missed. i never thought id be attending his funeral so early in my life...sad sad sad.

[1rw1n+]

Sad news indeed. ISP vs X-men set it off for me and I've been practicing ever since. A very influential DJ to many.