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On Sunday, August 25, Uncle Luke posted a clip on social media where he sent a message to the top female rappers in the industry. In the video, Luke mentioned that rappers including Ice Spice and Megan Thee Stallion should "send him a check" for "paving a way" for them.
"I need a check from Ice Spice. I need a check from Sexyy Red. All the f**king girls, Megan Thee Stallion. Anybody that's running around shaking their a*s," the 63-year-old rapper said in the video.
"Male rap is on some bulls**t right now, I'm sorry. Females are winning. They are doing everything that I did. I'm still waiting for these girls to send me a f**king check. I need a check from Ice Spice who's turning her a*s around and dropping it like it's hot and doo-doo browning..."
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He also mentioned Sexxy Red and the other female rappers for performing on stage the way they do. @theneighborhoodtalk further uploaded the video on its Instagram profile. Netizens also noticed this video and didn't waste any time reacting to it. Here are some of the online responses on the matter:
Several other users commented on the Instagram post, mocking and bashing the rapper for his comments.
Exploring Uncle Luke's life and career amid his recent statements
Born in December 1960 in Miami, Florida, Uncle Luke is a well-known record executive. The Luke LP, released in 1990, became the rapper's debut album. The album was quite successful and was placed on the 21st position on the US Billboard 200. It also secured tenth rank on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
He released his eighth and final album, titled My Life & Freaky Times, in March 2006. Luke was also a part of the American hip-hop group 2 Live Crew. The group was well-known for its sexually explicit songs. The hip-hop group reportedly relocated to Miami in the early 1980s to associate themselves with Luke, who then was a local promoter.
He soon began managing them and was also a spokesperson for the group in several controversies that happened later. Uncle Luke was further known to introduce rap labels in Southern hip-hop and Miami bass genres.
However, netizens are criticizing the rapper for his recent comments on female rappers. While many disagreed with him, it couldn't be ignored that female rappers have gained immense fame and love in the hip-hop industry.
