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He spent five years in prison, two for the then-second-degree attempted-murder charges he received for the shooting, and three for his struggle with the over his residency in the U.S. The rapper called it an act of self-defense. He eventually plead guilty to two counts of attempted murder and other charges, including assault, use of a firearm, and criminal possession of a weapon. Neither suffered life-threatening injuries. ![]() One bullet hit Plummer another caught a passerby in the foot. On July 3, 1990, Walters spotted Plummer in his neighborhood, and fired at least four shots. When Walters found bullet holes in his front door, he bought guns for protection. Plummer was fired and, unsatisfied with his severance package, tried to rob Walters on numerous occasions and also threatened to kill the rapper and his mother. By 1990, Plummer had become a liability, having tried numerous times to extort money from the artist. Incarceration and subsequent albums In 1989, Walters' mother, Veronica, hired his first cousin, Mark Plummer, as his bodyguard. 'Each of Rick's songs was an amusing, enthralling story that lasted from the first groove to the last.' 'With the combination of Rick's Dick Van Dyke-on-dope accent and his unique narrative style, the record was an instant classic,' wrote critic Matt Weiner. The release is known for its storytelling and vocal characterizations. It also featured three charting singles: ', ', and '. The album was very successful, reaching the No. 1 spot on 's R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Collaborating with his friend, DJ Vance Wright, Walters produced his solo debut, which came out in 1988 on Def Jam. In 1986, Slick Rick joined Russell Simmons' Rush Artist Management and became the third artist signed to, the leading rap/hip-hop label at the time. Slick rick the great adventures of slick rick rar full#Reflecting on the double-sided gem in Rolling Stone magazine, Roots drummer and Tonight Show bandleader Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson said, 'Point blank: Slick Rick's voice was the most beautiful thing to happen to hip-hop culture Rick is full of punchlines, wit, melody, cool cadence, confidence and style. Both tracks gained some mainstream attention, they appeared on and with the Get Fresh Crew. He was featured on the single ' and its even more popular, ', which featured Walters' rapping over Doug E. Initial fame His career began in late 1985 Walters first gained success in the rap industry after joining 's Get Fresh Crew, using the stage name MC Ricky D. ![]() The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, an Album by Slick Rick. Doug's beatbox and Rick's fresh flow turned 'The Show'/'La Di Da Di' into an international anthem that turned rap music on its head, according to AllMusic's Steve Huey, and became the launching pad for 'Hip Hop's greatest storyteller.' Impressed by Rick's talent, Doug made him a member of his Get Fresh Crew (which also included DJs Chill Will and Barry Bee). ![]() At a 1984 talent showcase he entered, Rick met. The pair became close friends and formed The Kangol Crew, performing at school contests, parks and local hole-in-the-wall clubs. At, where he majored in visual art, Rick met. In 1976, he and his family emigrated to the United States, settling in. He was blinded in the right eye by broken glass as an infant.
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