Slick Rick delivered his first album in 26 years with VICTORY earlier in June, and The Ruler returned with a cinematic accompanying short film to the project on Friday (June 20). Directed by Meji ...

SLICK RICK: When we were in the studio with Idris doing our thing, I checked the reactions of people. But then I saw people in their happy place. Once I saw that, I’m good.

Slick Rick will soon drop off his first new body of work since 1999. On Thursday (May 15), Rick announced he’ll be delivering the follow-up to The Art of Storytelling on June 13. The new album ...

Slick Rick, a formidable figure in early rap, got his start with Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew in the mid-1980s. With his signature eye patch in tow, Rick became a household name for his 1985 ...

SLICK RICK: When we were in the studio with Idris doing our thing, I checked the reactions of people. But then I saw people in their happy place. Once I saw that, I’m good.

Slick Rick poses for a portrait on Friday, June 13, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP) LOS ANGELES – Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far from fading.

Slick Rick returns after 26 years with 'Victory' album and proves hip-hop storytelling still reigns Slick Rick poses for a portrait on Friday, June 13, 2025, in New York. Credit: AP/Andy Kropa ...

SLICK RICK: When we were in the studio with Idris doing our thing, I checked the reactions of people. But then I saw people in their happy place. Once I saw that, I’m good.