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Slick Rick Finally Becomes A U.S. Citizen After 23-Year Legal Process

Famed hip-hop pioneer, Slick Rick, just received some news that’ll make his fans stateside jump for joy. The English-born lyricist, named Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters, became an American citizen on Friday (Apr. 15) following a 23-year legal battle. The “Children’s Story” lyricist had a major run in with the law 26 years ago when he […]

Slick Rick Feat. OutKast – Street Talkin’

“Street Talkin'” was the first and only single released from Slick Rick’s final album, The Art of Storytelling. It was released in 1999 and was produced by Jazze Pha. It also featured a verse from Big Boi of Outkast and a music video was released along with the single in 1999. The song peaked at […]

Ric Menello, Hip-Hop Video Director Behind LL Cool J, Beastie Boys’ Dead At 59

Ric Menello, a pioneer of hip-hop videos with groups like Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys and later an acclaimed independent filmmaker, died Friday of a heart attack. He was 59. A lifelong New Yorker, Menello directed the video for the Beastie Boys’ 1987 anthem of anarchy and fun, “Fight for Your Right to Party.” He […]