Uncle Luke has taken aim at Hip Hop 50 organizers, slamming them for overlooking Florida’s contributions to the culture — prompting a response from Snoop Dogg.
On Saturday (August 12), the 2 Live Crew founder — a pioneer behind freedom of speech in the rap game — took to Instagram where he aired out his grievances about the lack of inclusion of acts from the Sunshine State in Hip Hop 50 celebrations.
“Hip-hop fans from Florida. Don’t be upset they don’t recognize your favorite Floridian artists as part of hip-hop’s 50th year celebrations,” Luke began. “This industry has never considered us as hip-hop from the time I started hip-hop in the south.
“You can only imagine the names they called us. Country booty music trash, music. I can go on and on [about] the disrespect towards Florida hip-hop.”
He continued: “Still to this day, we fight for our respect, and you have stood behind us every step of the way. We will continue fighting. There will be a day this year where we come together and celebrate Florida hip-hop artist from the top of the state to the bottom.
“We love you Thank You for your support. #flahiphopallday.”
Uncle Luke’s outspoken criticism did not go unnoticed as Snoop Dogg — who on Friday (August 11) headlined Hip Hop’s golden anniversary concert at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx — chimed in to give the 62-year-old his flowers, while thanking him for his influence on his long-running career.
“I love and respect what u did for me and my hip hop journey uncle Luke on and off the mic [microphone emoji] let’s do a southwest Hip hop celebration so we can get the flowers to you and the other founders who mean so much to this thang called hip hop,” he wrote in the comments section.
“Love and Respect. O. G. Can’t spell hip hop without the south or the west [goat, raised hand, paws, praying hands, microphone emoji].”
DJ Premier echoed that sentiment, adding: “Salute Uncle Luke and massive Florida heritage of HIP HOP.”
Last week, Hip Hop heavyweights including Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube, Fat Joe, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Kim, Remy Ma, Trina and many more joined Snoop at Yankee Stadium to give fans an electrifying show celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.
Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels also performed a slew of their classic hits including “It’s Like That,” “Sucker MC’s,” “It’s Tricky,” “Walk This Way,” and “My Adidas” — marking their final live performance as Run-DMC.
Whoa! Country booty though! Lol
We all remember when you told Luke ‘ to eat a fat dick’ Snoop
you remember when Luke had them death row boys scared to come out those trailers? lol
Nobody remembers cuz it didn’t happen.
It actually did. Everybody knows those Florida boys made that booty shaking music but were probably the hardest ones in the game. They were definitely about that action and didn’t need gangbangers to back them up.
He did. The song was called “F$&k Wit Dre Day” off “The Chronic” album
Lol actually that booty shaking music started with pharrell and Teddy Riley ghost writing Rump shaker then Heavy D from New York did Shake it in Atlanta. The only reason why i see Florida isn’t taken seriously because of people like lil pump, smoke purp, island boys, but there’s other decent people like Plies, kodak black, trick daddy Rick ross and Pitbull to name a few.
It was at the Jack the Rapper Convention in Atlanta. Luke’s boys ran through Dre’s crew. I was there.
@Bobbyreefah – Rump Shaker came out in 1992. 2Live Crew already had 4 gold albums and a platinum album between 1986 – 1991, so no…. booty shaking music did not start with Rump Shaker
No it didn’t. Miami bass music was started way before rumpshaker. You must be young 🤦🏾♂️
Nah bruh. Luke Skywalker and The 2 Live Crew been out since the early to mid 80s, and before them was MC Shy D. Rump Shaker didn’t drop till ’92
Snoop and Death Row were dissing them back then too. It is kind of crazy that these black artists be waiting on some white executives to validate them. Like what is that shit all about?
It’s one show. Everybody can’t go (perform). If Luke wants more representation, I’m sure he can make that happen with a show in the SW. It would be great to get all regions at this 1 show, but that did not happen. The genre is so widespread, it is hard to please everyone.
It’s one show. Everybody can’t go (perform). If Luke wants more representation, I’m sure he can make that happen with a show in the SW. It would be great to get all regions at this 1 show, but that did not happen. The genre is so widespread, it is hard to please everyone.
It’s one show. Everybody can’t go (perform). If Luke wants more representation, I’m sure he can make that happen with a show in the SW. It would be great to get all regions at this 1 show, but that did not happen. The genre is so widespread, it is hard to please everyone.
And… no news of Snoops Dre album, Missionary, which he promised would be the summers biggest hit…
Blp kosher is up next …the end
I still remember when 2 Live released “We want some Pu**y” that definitely was a game changer for Hip Hop,if I’m correct they might have been the first rap group to get national notoriety for explicit lyrics.
..Luke’s bendin’ over, so Luke’s gettin f’d…
Luke is not the founder of the group. The original 3 members formed in Cali where they were stationed in the Air Force and released a single or 2 and were doing local shows before Luke reached out and had them come out to Miami and then he joined the group.
Luke is not the founder of the group. The original 3 members formed in Cali where they were stationed in the Air Force and released a single or 2 and were doing local shows before Luke reached out and had them come out to Miami and then he joined the group.
You right the so called Miami bass started in cali
Where’s the album “missionary” Snoop? Promised that Dre produced album this summer. Few weeks left man.
never said in the summer. it will drop in december
FACT: Without Luke, rappers wouldn’t even be able to cuss in songs still or get samples cleared. Take y’all time to learn the History of HipHop!!
– Luther Campbell vs United States
First Amendment right of Free Speech in music that uses explicit lyrics
– Luther Campbell vs Acuff-Rose Music for the right to sample others music!!
– He also introduced us to Trick Daddy (first song he was on was Scarred), PitBull and a host of others.
*** Without Luke, we would have samples or cuss words… So YES, Luke is EXTREMELY important to HipHop!!