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In today’s Miami New Times, Uncle Luke penned a letter to Rozay for his “Luke’s Gospel” column. Amen?

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 bullshit 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 how venues and the music industry would like to black ball you.

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Luther Campbell was profiled last night on HBO’s Real Sports series. Unfortunately, no one ripped it. Fail. Until the full interview emerges, here’s the web exclusive where he talks about being vindicated for exercising his first amendment rights.

Despite his controversial history, Luther Campbell is giving back to his community these days as an assistant football coach at Dade County’s Northwestern High. Below is an excerpt from the NY Times’ piece on his new gig. You can read the full piece here.

They know him as the coach who spends late-night hours analyzing game film, not the man who once made music and drank until sunrise. They know he will drill them, over and over, on their defensive assignments. He will blow that whistle. He will implore them to set the edge and mind their gaps. He will say in a postpractice talk: “Forget football, gentlemen. This is about life. You have to decide how bad you want it.”       

He will tell them not to swear.

French Montana’s got a hit on his hands, but Uncle Luke hasn’t gotten a check in his pocket. On the BET Hip-Hop Awards red carpet, Luke tells RapFix that he hasn’t been compensated yet for French’s single, “Pop That”. The song samples his classic party starter, “I Wanna Rock”. Better get-get the checkbook.

Uncle Luke’s going to Sundance. His short film, Life And Freaky Times… was one of the 64 out of 7,675 pictures selected for the annual Festival. If the film wins an award, it will be considered as an Oscar contender. Raise the roof!

“It’s an honor to have a highly respected organization such as the Sundance Film Institute recognize me and my life as an important part of American culture by adding “The Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke” to their 2012 line up.”

Here’s the audio from DJ Khaled’s interview yesterday with Uncle Luke on Miami’s 99 Jamz. Later that day, Weezy tweeted that Luke was tripping and he wasn’t feeling Khaled. Yikes!

Break 1: Luke piggyback’s off his Miami New Times article and says Miami transplants need to give back.

Break 2: Luke encourages Lil Wayne to visit schools in Miami and ways celebrities can give back.

Break 3: Before wrapping it, Luke offers ways celebrities can help Dade County.

Thanks: Chris Lenox

Weezy retreated to his Twitter account earlier and responded to Luther Campbell’s comments about celebrity towners taking over his city. They’re in Miami bitch Luke.

I’ve got a message for Lil Wayne, his Cash Money Brothers, DJ Khaled, Puff Daddy and all the rappers from other parts of the country who now live in Miami. I’m tired of seeing these cats using up our beaches, soaking up our sunshine, taking over the nightclubs, and sleeping with our women without investing anything into the community. I want to know when Lil Wayne is going to do more than show up courtside at the American Airlines Arena. Hell, it’s not like he paid for them anyway. You know he got comped.

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Luke finished fourth in the Miami Mayoral Election with 20,663 votes (11%). Although 50% is needed for the seat, candidates Julio Robaina and Carlos Gimenez earned 34% and 29% respectively to force another runoff June 28th. See ya in four years, Skywalker.

On Tue Vote for me punch # 17 Luke for Mayor I will be the first black Mayor of Miami-Dade an the best Mayor in the History of Miami-Dade. That’s my Word. If you like to volunteer work the polls make calls pass out flyers e-mail us at Luke4mayor@yahoo.com This Tue punch #17 Luke for mayor.

A week ago, Luke and seven other Mayoral candidates participated in a NAACP debate at the New Birth Baptist Church in Miami. Here’s a few highlights courtesy of the Miami New Times. Floridians, do remember to rock the vote tomorrow.

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Uncle Luke Luther Campbell appeared on CNN this afternoon as part of his campaign push for Mayor of Miami. He spoke on his platform and politics as usual. 305, remember to rock the vote on May 24th.