Uncle Luke

For the 1996 album, see Uncle Luke (album).
"Luke Skyywalker" redirects here. For the Star Wars character, see Luke Skywalker.

Uncle Luke
Luke in May 2017
Born
Luther Roderick Campbell

(1960-12-22) December 22, 1960 (age 63)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Other names
  • Luke Skyywalker
  • Solo Luke
  • Uncle Luke
  • Luke
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • promoter
  • record executive
  • actor
Years active
  • 1981–2010
  • 2017–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels

Luther Roderick Campbell (born December 22, 1960), also known as Luke Skyywalker, Uncle Luke and simply Luke, is an American rapper, promoter, record executive, actor, and former leader of the rap group 2 Live Crew. He is known for having helped create the Miami bass genre,[1] for establishing one of the first rap groups and rap labels in Southern hip hop,[2] and his sexually crude call and response lyrics which were unique for the time period.[3][4] He also starred in a short-lived show on VH1, Luke's Parental Advisory.

  1. ^ Phillips, Lior (July 14, 2021). "Hoop There It Is: How a Band With One Album Became the Sound of 'Space Jam'". The Ringer. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Interview: Uncle Luke". Red Bull Music Academy Daily. August 7, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Quirk, Justin (May 26, 2006). "The ace of Miami bass". the Guardian. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  4. ^ Estevez, Marjua; Hardy, Shanae (August 14, 2023). "50 Years of Miami Hip-Hop and Rap Music History". Miami New Times. Retrieved January 15, 2024.