The Roxy Theatre (West Hollywood, CA)
The Roxy Theatre hosts a concert by legendary rapper Slick Rick. Rick is known for songs like "La Di Da Di" and "Children's Story", as well as his characteristic eyepatch and jewelry. A major influence on artists ranging from Snoop Dogg to the Notorious BIG, Rick was born in England and moved to the Bronx in his youth.
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The last date listed for Slick Rick was Friday May 9, 2008 / 8:00pm. (view all dates)
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<p>Ricky Walters (born January 14, 1965), better known by stage names Slick Rick, MC Ricky D and Rick the Ruler, is a rapper. Originally from South Wimbledon, London, England, he moved with his family to The Bronx in 1975 where he met B-Weezy who taught him how to rap. Rick's characteristic eyepatch was acquired after being blinded in the right eye by broken glass as an infant. He is best known for a series of rap recordings during the 1980s, including "Children's Story" and "La Di Da Di". Once he gained a degree of wealth, he earned a reputation for wearing an enormous amount of gold and diamond jewelry, including many large necklaces with giant pendants, bracelets, huge rings on each finger, and a gold tooth.</p>
<p>"La Di Da Di", "Mona Lisa" and "Children's Story" are among his best known songs, with "La Di Da Di" being covered nearly word-for-word by Snoop Dogg on his 1993 album Doggystyle, and lines from "La Di Da Di" being borrowed by multiple high profile artists. "Children's Story" was sampled by Montell Jordan for his 1995 hit, "This Is How We Do It", Black Star did a cover of it on their debut album, and Everlast covered it for his album Eat at Whitey's.
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