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.

At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's ...

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. The English-born rapper — known for his signature eye patch and masterful storytelling — returned to the booth with ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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 ...

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: 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.

SLICK RICK: It might’ve been a little hesitation, but you’re just having fun. We just bringing it to the marketplace and see what happens. There’s no pressure or nothing.

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.

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.