(NOTE: This story was originally published Feb 1, 2010. but we are republishing it to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of Roc Raida’s death.) Grind Music Producers Sean C & LV remember the late DJ/Producer Grandmaster Roc Raida.

On February 7, 2000 hip-hop lost one of its most lyrical MCs ever. Christopher “Big Pun” Rios, the first Latin rapper to achieve Platinum sales status, died of a heart attack. He was 28 years old.