Slick Rick

Slick Rick

Richard Martin Lloyd Walters (born January 14, 1965), professionally known as Slick Rick, is a British-American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence with Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew in the mid-1980s. Their songs "The Show" and "La Di Da Di" are considered early hip hop classics. "La Di Da Di" is one of the most sampled songs in history. In 1986, he became the third artist signed to Def Jam Records. He has released four albums: The Great Adventures of Slick Rick (1988), The Ruler's Back (1991), Behind Bars (1994) and The Art of Storytelling (1999). His music has been sampled and interpolated over 1,000 times, in dozens of songs by artists, including Eminem, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Beastie Boys, TLC, Nas, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, MF DOOM, Czarface, Black Star, The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, MC Ren, Montell Jordan, Tech N9ne, and Color Me Badd. In the process, Slick Rick has become one of the most-sampled hip-hop artists ever. Many of these songs based on Slick Rick samples went on to become hit singles. He has been a VH-1 Hip Hop Honors honoree, and About.com ranked him No. 12 on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time, while The Source ranked him No. 15 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. He has acted and cameo-ed in 10 movies and videos.

  • Title: Slick Rick
  • Popularity: 0.2403
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1965-01-14
  • Place of Birth: Mitcham, London, England
  • Homepage: https://www.slickrickisart.com/
  • Also Known As: Ricky D, MC Ricky D, Rick the Ruler, Get Fresh Crew, Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew, Slick Rick the Ruler
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Slick Rick Movies

  • 1999
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    Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker

    Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker

    7.403 1999 HD

    Chris Rock brings his critically acclaimed brand of social commentary-themed humour to this HBO Special, extolling his razor-sharp wit and wisdom on such topics as gun control, President Clinton, homophobia, racism, black leaders and relationships.

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  • 1995
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    The Show

    The Show

    6.4 1995 HD

    A documentary about the culture of hip-hop. Through interviews with some of hip-hops biggest names, the film makers attempt to find out why it has become so popular.

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  • 2009
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    DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd

    DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd

    6.6 2009 HD

    DJ Cinema is mixing up blends with artists like Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, AZ, Rick Ross, Fabolous, 50 Cent and Jadakiss.

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  • 2011
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    Rhyme and Punishment

    Rhyme and Punishment

    8 2011 HD

    The gritty elements of urban crime and violence have always had an influence on hip hop culture and rap music. More and more, the trappings of street life have landed popular rap artists behind bars - and not just for a music video shoot. What happens when a rapper who has everything suddenly has his freedom stripped away and is forced to deal with the harsh realities of prison? "Rhyme and Punishment" takes an in-depth look at the role of prison in hip hop culture, and reveals the side of the story that is not being covered by the news and popular media. The true and personal stories of hip hop artists who are, have been, or are soon to be incarcerated, in their own words. Featuring intimate and compelling interviews with convicted rappers Beanie Sigel, Prodigy, Cassidy, Project Pat, Immortal Technique, Slick Rick and many more.

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  • 2004
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    True Vinyl

    True Vinyl

    10 2004 HD

    Coming from rural Nebraska, young Billy Thompson dreams to succeed as a professional DJ. He travels to Los Angeles to compete in a DJ World Contest where he meets Maya, a young dancer from New York, the "Night Owl", a DJ with a secret weapon and other DJs who will do anything to win at the competition.

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  • 2005
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    The MC: Why We Do It

    The MC: Why We Do It

    5 2005 HD

    "The MC: Why We Do It" takes a look inside the world of Hip Hop and MCs to explore the issues and concerns that define todays most popular music form. The MC started out as a mere introducer of musical acts, but when DJs began spinning tracks at block parties in the Bronx in the late 1970s, the MC began to rap along to the beats, emerging as the focal point of a new music form. The film not only explores the origins of MC'ing, but the environmental, spiritual and moral aspects to this art form. As Hip Hop turns 25 years old, MC's consider the past, present and future of their music, giving a unique insight into what drives these artists to continue spitting rhymes. Written by Iain Kennedy

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  • 2001
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    Brooklyn Babylon

    Brooklyn Babylon

    4.571 2001 HD

    A charismatic rapper falls in love with a young Jewish girl despite the confines of her religious background.

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  • 2010
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    Wu-Tang Saga

    Wu-Tang Saga

    2 2010 HD

    Wu-Tang Saga is the story of the music super group the Wu-Tang Clan told by Cappadonna, chronicling over 9 concerts, a trip to Shaolin aka Staten Island, photoshoots, and the 5 percent philosophies. There's also many exclusive hip hop freestyles, as Cappadonna takes you inside the music business first hand. The first Wu-tang documentary to be entirely narrated by a Wu-Tang member, this is truly an epic Wu-Tang experience.

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  • 2012
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    Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

    Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

    5 2012 HD

    A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Raps" premiered on August 6, 1988 with hosts Fab 5 Freddy, Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and shaped the careers of many of today’s hip hop superstars, while simultaneously making groundbreaking strides in introducing hip hop to the mainstream.

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  • 2007
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    Porn Star?

    Porn Star?

    4.5 2007 HD

    An investigation into why young teenagers are willingly drawn into the porn industry, and without shyness participate in a porn movie with a known porn star.

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  • 2022
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    Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!

    Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!

    5.7 2022 HD

    Filmed in New York City at Madison Square Garden, the concert special will feature the singer-songwriter performing a repertoire of Carey's festive holiday hits, including the perennial favorite, "All I Want for Christmas Is You".

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  • 1988
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    Tougher Than Leather

    Tougher Than Leather

    5.3 1988 HD

    Legendary hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. must find and punish the evil drug lord-record company executive who murdered their friend. Along the way, they encounter racist bikers, blonde bimbos, and the Beastie Boys!

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  • 2002
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    Brown Sugar

    Brown Sugar

    6.593 2002 HD

    Sidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single childhood instant... witnessing the birth of hip-hop on a New York street corner. Now some 15 years later, she is a revered music critic at a national magazine and he is a successful, though unfulfilled, hip-hop record company executive. Both come to realize that their true life passions will only be fulfilled by remembering what they learned that day on the corner.

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  • 2017
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    From Scratch: The Birth of Hip Hop

    From Scratch: The Birth of Hip Hop

    1 2017 HD

    A deep exploration into the historical, cultural, political and musical elements that created the genre, featuring present-day conversations with music legends.

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  • 2020
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    Ice Cold: The Untold Story of Hip Hop Jewelry

    Ice Cold: The Untold Story of Hip Hop Jewelry

    1 2020 HD

    Told through the multi-faceted prism of jewelry, Ice Cold explores Hip Hop’s ability to reimagine and transcend established notions of wealth, status, and superiority. Across four episodes, you’ll hear from stars like Migos, Lil Yachty, A$AP Ferg, J. Balvin, City Girls, Talib Kweli and many, many more - all showing off their ice and speaking to deeper issues driving the passion for jewlery: racial inequality, access to the American Dream & the sheer resilience of hip-hop culture.

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  • 2025
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    Victory

    Victory

    1 2025 HD

    Slick Rick's "Victory" is a thrilling visual album that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in the heart of London, this gripping 25-minute film stars Idris Elba and Nas, bringing a cinematic twist to Slick Rick’s iconic storytelling. With stunning visuals and an intense, suspenseful plot, Victory blends rap and film in a way you’ve never seen before.

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  • 2025
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    Victory

    Victory

    1 2025 HD

    Slick Rick's "Victory" is a thrilling visual album that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in the heart of London, this gripping 25-minute film stars Idris Elba and Nas, bringing a cinematic twist to Slick Rick’s iconic storytelling. With stunning visuals and an intense, suspenseful plot, Victory blends rap and film in a way you’ve never seen before.

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  • 2025
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    Victory

    Victory

    1 2025 HD

    Slick Rick's "Victory" is a thrilling visual album that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Set in the heart of London, this gripping 25-minute film stars Idris Elba and Nas, bringing a cinematic twist to Slick Rick’s iconic storytelling. With stunning visuals and an intense, suspenseful plot, Victory blends rap and film in a way you’ve never seen before.

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  • 2017
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    Tales

    Tales

    6.536 2017 HD

    A one-hour anthology series that distills classic hip-hop records and reimagines them as cinematic love letters.

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  • 1984
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    MTV Video Music Awards

    MTV Video Music Awards

    7.7 1984 HD

    An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

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  • 1988
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    Yo! MTV Raps

    Yo! MTV Raps

    7.5 1988 HD

    Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.

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