Roc Raida was born May 20, 1972
Written by Mister Anderson on May 17, 2023
Roc Raida was a legendary hip-hop DJ, known for his innovative scratching and beat-juggling techniques. He was born on May 20, 1972 and grew up in the Bronx, where he was exposed to the emerging hip-hop scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was a member of the X-Ecutioners, one of the most popular DJ collectives ever. Roc Raida’s talents as a DJ soon became evident, and he gained a reputation as one of the best in the business. Roc Raida won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the DMC World DJ Championship in 1995. Over the course of his career, he released several albums and collaborated with numerous artists, cementing his place as a true icon of the hip-hop world.