Luther Campbell clears up Miami comments about Lil Wayne and Rick Ross in DJ Khaled interview

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last week, the original king of Miami, Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell vented about rap's current stars. He felt Diddy, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and DJ Khaled should be doing more for Miami. Luke said they all come to Miami and soak it all in, but they do nothing along the lines of giving back.

Lil Wayne responded to Uncle Luke, via Twitter. His short post, Wayne also had choice words for DJ Khaled. The jab at Khaled caught people off guard until his interview with Luke surfaced online. In the interview, DJ Khaled asked Luther Campbell about all he had to say about him and his family.

Luther Campbell said the people who come to Miami, bringing friends along, need to do more than party. He pointed out how Trick Daddy and Pitbull are active in the community. Campbell said Lil Wayne, Khaled, and the others, Diddy included, need to get active in the Miami community, instead of simply soaking in the nightlife.

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DJ Khaled interviews Luther Campbell about Lil Wayne on Power 99

So, this is why Lil Wayne is "not feeling" DJ Khaled right now.

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Lil Wayne responds to Luther Campbell, calls out DJ Khaled

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Long before Miami became the home away from home for hip hop's elite and long before Miami's rap scene was popular, Uncle Luke was holding things down. Uncle Luke paved the way for Trick Daddy, who opened the doors to the Miami hip hop scene. Of course, Trick Daddy has not been popular in years, but his affiliates are.

Uncle Luke, who now goes by his real name, Luther Campbell, has been very active in his hometown. He ran, unsuccessfully, for mayor of Miami and has become one of hip hop's biggest commentators. He has discussed Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West, among other things. His most-recent discussion involved Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, and Diddy.

Luther Campbell felt those rappers, who shoot music videos, attend basketball games, party at clubs, and sleep with women in Miami should give back. Primarily, he was talking about the rappers mentioned above. Campbell said they should be active in helping to revive the Miami economy, which is struggling like everywhere else in the United States. Recently, Lil Wayne has been more talkative than usual. Under his belt, already, is a Jay-Z diss and he recently responded to Uncle Luke.

On Twitter, Lil Wayne responded to Luther Campbell saying "This Nigga Luke trippin!!!." He also had choice words for label-mate, DJ Khaled. Wayne also said "I ain't feelin khaled right now neither."

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Luther Campbell files suit against Nevin Shapiro, a Yahoo! Sports contributor

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Usually peaceful, Luther Campbell is out for blood after reading an article on Yahoo! Sports. A contributing writer, Nevin Shapiro, wrote an article about the University of Miami's basketball team. In the article, he writes negative things about the former 2 Live Crew frontman.

In his article, Nevin Shapiro claims Luther Campbell purchased cars and other things for the basketball players. Aside from cars, Shapiro also claims Luke arranged prostitutes for the young men. Shapiro, himself is serving time for a Ponzi scheme. However, he said Campbell was the first uncle to take care of the players.

The Miami Herald reported Luther Campbell is seeking $15,000 in damages. This comes after Nevin Shapiro claimed Campbell purchased gifts for 72 University of Miami players. Campbell did this when recruiting and with the current players over a span of eight years. In the lawsuit, Campbell claims the statements are false in “engaging in the same type and category of illegal and immoral behaviors relative to college-age athletes.”

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Uncle Luke speaks on Jay-Z, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and Drake

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Veteran rapper, Uncle Luke, has been watching hip hop, as it has evolved. As the first artist from Miami to hit it big, Uncle Luke is proud of Rick Ross. While he takes pride in Ross, Uncle Luke still thinks he could do better.

Uncle Luke said the top two rappers in the game are Jay-Z and Eminem. The veteran praised Jay-Z for frequently topping the Forbes cash list. Uncle Luke credited Eminem for his lyrical ability, saying he raps his ass off an every album.

While Uncle Luke is impressed with rap's current three-headed monster, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and Drake, he still thinks they can do more. Uncle Luke says they each need to record a song by themselves. He feels they all need classic solo hits, like Jay-Z and Eminem.

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Gunplay endorses Uncle Luke for Mayor of Miami

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