Uncle Luke Claims He Pioneered Southern Hip-Hop 40 Years Ago: “Why Isn’t Anyone Acknowledging It?”
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Uncle Luke has raised an important point through his statements. The frontman of 2 Live Crew, known for Miami bass, is claiming credit for his role in the history of Hip-Hop. He asserts that he kickstarted Southern Hip-Hop in 1985 and questions why his contributions are not being acknowledged, despite it being 40 years since its inception. Luther Campbell, also known as Uncle Luke, highlights his track "Throw the D" from 1985 under Luke Records as a pivotal moment that ignited a movement in Southern Hip-Hop. Despite ongoing debates about the origins of Southern Hip-Hop, Uncle Luke's commercial success during the 1980s with 2 Live Crew is undeniable. Their controversial album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" made history by being deemed legally obscene, leading to a nationwide debate on free speech. Uncle Luke has been actively expressing his views on social media, particularly criticizing the current landscape of Hip-Hop. He recently criticized Drake for his legal disputes concerning Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" diss track, and he also called out the new generation of artists for what he perceives as their "soft" behavior.

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