When rapper will.i.am was looking for a hook to invigorate the Black Eyed Peas’ 2018 single “Constant,” he borrowed from an old favorite: 1985’s “La Di Da Di” by Slick Rick and Doug E ...

Relive the laughs and stars from Big Slick 2024 in Kansas City, raising $3.97M for Children’s Mercy with top celebrities, sports, and entertainment.

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.

Kansas City’s annual celebrity fundraiser Big Slick set a new record for the money they raised for Children’s Mercy, bringing $4M to the KC hospital in 2025.

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.