Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far from fading. The English-born rapper — known for his signature eye patch and masterful storytelling — returned to the booth with ...

SLICK RICK: Well, I guess it’s each one’s each one, because as long as you’re making a profit and your place is clean and tidy and the tenants are happy, it should be all good, right?

Slick Rick adds to hip-hop legacy with ‘Victory’ release Legendary storyteller unveils ‘Victory,’ his first release since 1999 By Nagashia Jackson May 16, 2025 11:16 am ...

Slick Rick has teamed up with actor Idris Elba for Victory, a groundbreaking visual album arriving June 13 via Elba’s 7Wallace label in partnership with Mass Appeal.

Slick Rick’s new visual album Victory, executive produced with Idris Elba, blends storytelling and cinematic brilliance.

Hip-hop legend Slick Rick is proving his creative spark is far from fading. It marks Slick Rick's first album since 1999's “The Art of Storytelling.” This new project is largely self-produced ...

SLICK RICK: In my creative process, I need to have a lot of input or it’s not going to be authentic Rick. Too many hands, it’s not going to pop. So many hands is going to distort stuff.

SLICK RICK: We met at a party and then we clicked. His people reached out to me, and they wanted to make an album. They flew me to England and France. I hung out with Idris at his cribs, and we ...

SLICK RICK: When we were in the studio with Idris doing our thing, I checked the reactions of people. But then I saw people in their happy place. Once I saw that, I’m good.

FILE – Rappers Doug E. Fresh, left, and Slick Rick perform at Hip-Hop 50 Live, celebrating 50 years of hip-hop at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York on Aug. 11, 2023.

SLICK RICK: In my creative process, I need to have a lot of input or it’s not going to be authentic Rick. Too many hands, it’s not going to pop. So many hands is going to distort stuff.