Uncle Luke is making headlines with a bold demand for compensation from rising stars Ice Spice and Megan Thee Stallion, claiming they owe him for paving the way in the realm of provocative female rap. In a recent video posted online, the 2 Live Crew legend expressed his frustration, asserting that today’s female artists are profiting from the freedom of expression he fought for in Hip Hop.
“Male rap is on some bullshit right now, I’m sorry. The females are winning. They’re doing everything that I did. I’m still waiting for these girls to send me a fucking check,” he declared passionately. He specifically called out Ice Spice, saying, “I need a check from Ice Spice who turns her ass around, dropping it like it’s hot and doo-doo browning.” However, he made it clear that he doesn’t expect anything from his friend Sexyy Red, showing support for her.
Luke continued to address all the female rappers shaking their assets and talking openly about sexuality in their music, including Megan Thee Stallion. “Y’all need to send me a check. Just stop by with the check and say, ‘Thank you, Uncle Luke, for fighting, going to the Supreme Court, allowing us to say what we’re saying on the records,’” he urged, emphasizing the impact of his contributions to their success.
Uncle Luke and 2 Live Crew faced significant backlash in the late ’80s with their album As Nasty as They Wanna Be, which was deemed legally obscene by a Florida judge, leading to a ban on its sale. The group notably fought back against this censorship, winning a landmark trial that set a precedent for free speech in Hip Hop.
Reflecting on his legal battles, Uncle Luke noted, “Oh, we knew we were going to get arrested. It was so important for me because I knew that we were one. We were under attack because it was Hip Hop.” He recognized the significance of their fight, stating, “If we don’t take on this fight, people of today wouldn’t be able to do it.”
In a touching moment, Uncle Luke recalled the support he received from the late Sinead O’Connor during the height of his free speech fight. He shared a memory from the 1990 MTV VMAs, where O’Connor greeted him and offered words of encouragement, saying, “She told me I was fighting a good fight. She knew the industry was not supporting me, she wanted me to know she was.”
As Uncle Luke continues to advocate for recognition of his contributions, the conversation about legacy and credit in the music industry remains as relevant as ever.
Written by
Derek Chan
