Luther Campbell (Uncle Luke)
Full Name
Luther Roderick Campbell
Date of Birth
December 22, 1960
Place of Birth
Date of Death
Not available
Place of Death
Not available
Education
- Graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 1979
Spouses Names
Not available
Children Names
Not available
Parents Names
- Mother: A beautician of Bahamian ancestry
- Father: A custodian of Jamaican ancestry
Known Affiliates Names
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- 2 Live Crew (Former Leader)
- Luke Records (Founder)
Luther Roderick Campbell, also known as Luke Skyywalker, Uncle Luke, and simply Luke, is an American rapper, promoter, record executive, actor, and former leader of the rap group 2 Live Crew. He is known for having helped create the Miami bass genre, for establishing one of the first rap groups and rap labels in Southern hip hop, and his sexually crude call and response lyrics which were unique for the time period. Campbell’s work with 2 Live Crew and his subsequent solo career have made him a significant figure in the music industry, particularly within the genre of hip-hop. His contributions to music and his battles for free speech have left a lasting impact on the industry