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Slick Rick Biography
Slick Rick
👑 Slick Rick – The Ruler of Hip-Hop Storytelling
Slick Rick, born Richard Martin Lloyd Walters, is a British-American rapper revered for his vivid storytelling, clever wordplay, and unmistakable voice. A pioneer of Golden Age hip-hop, he’s known for blending narrative flair with cool charisma—and for his iconic eye patch and signature chains.
🌟 About Slick Rick
Born on January 14, 1965, in Mitcham, London, Slick Rick moved to the Bronx, New York, as a child. A playground accident left him blind in one eye, and he turned adversity into identity. He first broke onto the scene with Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew in 1985 on “La Di Da Di” and “The Show.”
Signed by Def Jam Recordings in 1986, he released his debut album The Great Adventures of Slick Rick in 1988—now hailed as one of the most influential rap albums of all time.
Visit the official Slick Rick website
🎶 Genres & Style
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Golden Age Hip-Hop
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East Coast Rap
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Storytelling Rap
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Funk-Influenced Beats
Slick Rick’s music is smooth, witty, and visual—often telling moral tales or humorous anecdotes through rhyme. His British-American accent, theatrical delivery, and cultural influence remain unmatched in hip-hop.
🏆 Notable Achievements
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💿 The Great Adventures of Slick Rick – Certified Platinum
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🏆 One of the most sampled artists in hip-hop history
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🌟 Honored with a spot on the Bronx Walk of Fame
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🇺🇸 Became a U.S. citizen in 2016 after a 23-year immigration battle
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🏛️ Served as curatorial advisor for the 2024 "Ice Cold" jewelry exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History
Browse his full discography on AllMusic
🎧 Hit Songs
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“Children’s Story” – A cautionary hip-hop classic still quoted today
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“La Di Da Di” (with Doug E. Fresh) – One of the most sampled songs in music history
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“Mona Lisa” – A slick romantic tale, told with charisma and swagger
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“Teenage Love” – A soulful slow jam exploring love and heartbreak
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“Hey Young World” – A wise message to the youth with smooth delivery
🎥 Watch & Listen
📺 YouTube
Watch his videos on the Slick Rick YouTube Channel
🎧 Spotify
Stream Slick Rick on Spotify
💡 Booking Appeal
Slick Rick brings old-school flavor and lyrical brilliance to the stage. His storytelling and charisma make him a rare blend of showman and legend—perfect for fans of classic hip-hop and cultural authenticity.
Perfect for:
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Hip-Hop & Nostalgia Festivals
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Storytelling & Spoken Word Events
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Cultural Exhibits & Museum Shows
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Private Celebrations
-
Educational Events & Panels
🎤 Quote to Remember
“I used to say, 'Hark! Who goes yonder?' 'It is I, sire! Richard of Nottingham!'” – Slick Rick
✨ Book Slick Rick for a show that combines lyrical finesse, unforgettable storytelling, and the golden soul of hip-hop’s most colorful ruler.
Slick Rick
👑 Slick Rick – The Ruler of Hip-Hop Storytelling
Slick Rick, born Richard Martin Lloyd Walters, is a British-American rapper revered for his vivid storytelling, clever wordplay, and unmistakable voice. A pioneer of Golden Age hip-hop, he’s known for blending narrative flair with cool charisma—and for his iconic eye patch and signature chains.
🌟 About Slick Rick
Born on January 14, 1965, in Mitcham, London, Slick Rick moved to the Bronx, New York, as a child. A playground accident left him blind in one eye, and he turned adversity into identity. He first broke onto the scene with Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew in 1985 on “La Di Da Di” and “The Show.”
Signed by Def Jam Recordings in 1986, he released his debut album The Great Adventures of Slick Rick in 1988—now hailed as one of the most influential rap albums of all time.
Visit the official Slick Rick website
🎶 Genres & Style
-
Golden Age Hip-Hop
-
East Coast Rap
-
Storytelling Rap
-
Funk-Influenced Beats
Slick Rick’s music is smooth, witty, and visual—often telling moral tales or humorous anecdotes through rhyme. His British-American accent, theatrical delivery, and cultural influence remain unmatched in hip-hop.
🏆 Notable Achievements
-
💿 The Great Adventures of Slick Rick – Certified Platinum
-
🏆 One of the most sampled artists in hip-hop history
-
🌟 Honored with a spot on the Bronx Walk of Fame
-
🇺🇸 Became a U.S. citizen in 2016 after a 23-year immigration battle
-
🏛️ Served as curatorial advisor for the 2024 “Ice Cold” jewelry exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History
Browse his full discography on AllMusic
🎧 Hit Songs
-
“Children’s Story” – A cautionary hip-hop classic still quoted today
-
“La Di Da Di” (with Doug E. Fresh) – One of the most sampled songs in music history
-
“Mona Lisa” – A slick romantic tale, told with charisma and swagger
-
“Teenage Love” – A soulful slow jam exploring love and heartbreak
-
“Hey Young World” – A wise message to the youth with smooth delivery
🎥 Watch & Listen
📺 YouTube
Watch his videos on the Slick Rick YouTube Channel
🎧 Spotify
Stream Slick Rick on Spotify
💡 Booking Appeal
Slick Rick brings old-school flavor and lyrical brilliance to the stage. His storytelling and charisma make him a rare blend of showman and legend—perfect for fans of classic hip-hop and cultural authenticity.
Perfect for:
-
Hip-Hop & Nostalgia Festivals
-
Storytelling & Spoken Word Events
-
Cultural Exhibits & Museum Shows
-
Private Celebrations
-
Educational Events & Panels
🎤 Quote to Remember
“I used to say, ‘Hark! Who goes yonder?’ ‘It is I, sire! Richard of Nottingham!’” – Slick Rick
✨ Book Slick Rick for a show that combines lyrical finesse, unforgettable storytelling, and the golden soul of hip-hop’s most colorful ruler.
Expand Full Bio
Slick Rick's 1989 album, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, was a certified-platinum classic, but before he could record a follow-up, Slick Rick was arrested for attempted murder. Out on bail thanks to Def Jam Records' label head Russell Simmons, Rick recorded The Ruler's Back in three weeks and released the album in 1991. After his release from prison two years later, he recorded Behind Bars for a 1994 release.
Born to Jamaican parents in South Wimbledon, London, on January 14, 1965, Ricky Walters was blinded by broken glass as an infant and took to wearing an eyepatch from an early age. He emigrated with his family to the Bronx in the late '70s and attended the La Guardia High School of Music & Art, where he became friends with future rapper Dana Dane. The two formed the Kangol Crew, and began performing in hip-hop battles around the city. At one 1984 battle in the Bronx, Rick met Doug E. Fresh, and began playing with his Get Fresh Crew (which also included Chill Will and Barry Bee). Fresh's number four R&B hit, 'The Show,' exploded just one year later, and MC Ricky D. -- as Rick was then known -- leaped to a solo contract two years later, after an acquaintance with Russell Simmons led to his signing to Def Jam Records, the biggest label in hip-hop at the time.
Slick Rick recorded his debut record, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, and released the album in 1988, his duet with Al B. Sure!, 'If I'm Not Your Lover,' made it to number two in 1989. 'Children's Story' hit the R&B Top Five that same year.
Slick Rick’s 1989 album, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, was a certified-platinum classic, but before he could record a follow-up, Slick Rick was arrested for attempted murder. Out on bail thanks to Def Jam Records’ label head Russell Simmons, Rick recorded The Ruler’s Back in three weeks and released the album in 1991. After his release from prison two years later, he recorded Behind Bars for a 1994 release.
Born to Jamaican parents in South Wimbledon, London, on January 14, 1965, Ricky Walters was blinded by broken glass as an infant and took to wearing an eyepatch from an early age. He emigrated with his family to the Bronx in the late ’70s and attended the La Guardia High School of Music & Art, where he became friends with future rapper Dana Dane. The two formed the Kangol Crew, and began performing in hip-hop battles around the city. At one 1984 battle in the Bronx, Rick met Doug E. Fresh, and began playing with his Get Fresh Crew (which also included Chill Will and Barry Bee). Fresh’s number four R&B hit, ‘The Show,’ exploded just one year later, and MC Ricky D. — as Rick was then known — leaped to a solo contract two years later, after an acquaintance with Russell Simmons led to his signing to Def Jam Records, the biggest label in hip-hop at the time.
Slick Rick recorded his debut record, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, and released the album in 1988, his duet with Al B. Sure!, ‘If I’m Not Your Lover,’ made it to number two in 1989. ‘Children’s Story’ hit the R&B Top Five that same year.
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