In the wake of all the media coverage that Rick Ross is receiving because of the drive by shooting where an attempt was made on his life another popular Miami native Uncle Luke has decided to give Rick Ross some serious advice about life and hip hop.
Luther Campbell has been in the music business since 1985– oh you might know him better by his staged name Uncle Luke– he’s taken part in his share of hip hop beefs ranging from Dr.Dre & Snoop Dogg to The United States Congress. When it comes to the topic on high profile disputes he is qualified to speak his mind and say his piece.
Recently in the Miami New Times he wrote an open letter to rapper Rick Ross urging him to “calm down” and NOT become hip hop’s next victim.
Check out what he wrote below:
Dear Rick Ross:
As someone who survived several rap beefs, I’m going to give you some advice. You need to seriously address the threats and attempts on your life. You have worked hard to become a big name in hip-hop. You’ve paid your dues and you’ve grown lyrically since the release of your debut album, Port of Miami, in 2006. You’ve arrived, buddy.
But all this gangster bullsh*t is jeopardizing your career. No club or arena is going to risk people getting shot. You can forget about doing any tours or CD signings. And if you can’t make money, watch how fast Warner Bros. Records turns on you. I know from experience.
You have the Gangster Disciples breathing down your neck because you’ve named-dropped Larry Hoover, the gang’s founder, in your music. Unlike the record and book publishing industries, these bad dudes don’t understand the concept of public domain. They see you getting rich forever by rapping about their leader, and they don’t like it. That’s why they’re on YouTube talking about how you need to go see them and cut a check.
It’s a shame you can’t enjoy life without spending part of your earnings on heavy security or risking your freedom by purchasing an arsenal. Remember, that’s what landed T.I. and Lil Wayne in prison. You don’t want that to happen to you. However, those are the consequences of rapping about being something you’re not.
Hip-hop has a rich history of college guys who never committed a crime rapping about moving kilos of cocaine and taking out snitches. Every gangster rapper takes on the role of a real hood legend to build up street cred. But don’t fall into the trap of believing you are really a gangster.
Trust me, you don’t want to go out like Biggie Smalls or Tupac. It’s time you squash your beefs.
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