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Doug E. Fresh, often hailed as “The Original Human Beatbox,” helped popularize vocal percussion in Hip-Hop. Slick Rick, born ...
Slick Rick is officially an American citizen, ending a long, sordid tug-of-war with the American legal system. “I am so proud of this moment – and so honored to finally become an American ...
Slick Rick’s performance is one of the anchor events of the I Love NY Summer of Hip Hop, a statewide celebration held in partnership with cultural organizations around the state – including ...
However, Slick Rick's career would hit a snag in 1991 after the rapper pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder, assault, use of a firearm, and criminal possession of a weapon after ...
Slick Rick poses for a portrait on Friday, June 13, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far from ...
On this day in Hip Hop history, Slick Rick released his final studio LP, The Art of Story Telling. Produced mainly by DJ Clark Kent and Kid Capri, this album featured guest verses from Redman, Rev ...
Slick Rick has been labeled one of the greatest story tellers rap has ever seen. Now, his iconic song “Children’s Story” which was released in 1988 is being transformed into a book for kids.
Highest 2 Lowest, Spike Lee’s latest masterpiece, made its New York City debut last night (Aug. 12) and packed a venue full ...
Rick's ground-breaking debut helped usher in a more tactical style of rap which flourished in the early '90s, known as the golden age. The Great Adventures of Slick Rick stands as a testament of ...
DJ Slick Rick 's loved ones are close to reaching their $10k goal to put toward his funeral one week after his tragic death, RadarOnline.com can reveal. The Memphis music man — whose real name ...
Slick Rick's 1988 classic,"Children's Story," tells the tale of an armed robbery, a police chase, a pregnant woman being held hostage, a drug addict, and ends with a young kid being shot by police.
During a recent interview, Slick Rick revealed has a different perception of his legacy to that of the culture. “That’s like Billy Joel, or Tony Bennett,” he told Office Magazine.