American rapper and record producer
Born: January 14, 1965
Slick Rick, born Richard Martin Lloyd Walters on January 14, 1965, is a British-American rapper and storyteller known for his distinctive storytelling style and flamboyant fashion sense. Raised in South Wimbledon, London, he moved to the Bronx, New York, at a young age, where he immersed himself in the emerging hip-hop culture.
Slick Rick gained prominence as a member of the pioneering hip-hop group Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew in the 1980s. His debut solo album, “The Great Adventures of Slick Rick” (1988), catapulted him to stardom with hits like “Children’s Story” and “Teenage Love.” Renowned for his vivid narratives and charismatic delivery, Slick Rick’s storytelling prowess set him apart in the rap scene.
However, his career faced setbacks due to legal troubles, including a prison sentence for attempted murder. Despite these challenges, Slick Rick has maintained his influence on hip-hop, becoming a revered figure and earning the title of “The Ruler.” His impact extends beyond music, influencing fashion and storytelling in the genre. With a career spanning decades, Slick Rick remains an iconic figure in the history of hip-hop.
Slick Rick’s 5 most popular quotes
- Ran out of bullets and still had static, grabbed a pregnant lady, and got out of the automatic. He pointed at her head and said the gun was full of lead. He told the cops, Back off, or, honey, here’s dead.
- And to turn it into rap wasn’t too difficult, besides just rhymin’ the last words of each line.
- That song is a story that shows how easily you could get slipped into being labeled as the bad guy, even though what you really are trying to do is tell the bad guy to leave you alone.
- Hip-hop has remained in an infantile stage and has not been allowed to grow.
- She takes off your drawers and works you over, she calls you Twinkles and you call her Rover.
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