Tag: uncle luke

Uncle Luke Pens Letter To Rick Ross

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, […]

Coach Uncle Luke NY Times Feature

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 […]

Uncle Luke Wants Check For “Pop That”

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 On Sundance Film Selection

[vodpod id=Video.15789549&w=540&h=350&fv=] 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 […]

DJ Khaled Interviews Uncle Luke On 99 Jamz

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 […]

Lil Wayne Responds To Uncle Luke

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 […]

Uncle Luke Loses Mayoral Election

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.

Uncle Luke At NAACP Mayoral Debate

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 [email protected] 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 […]

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