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Coke La Rock
American rapper (born 1955)
Coke La Rock | |
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Coke La Rock performing with DJ Kool Herc at a February 28, 2009 event in the Bronx. | |
| Also known as | Coco La Rock, A-1 Coke, Nasty Coke |
| Born | (1955-04-24) April 24, 1955 (age 69) |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Labels | Sugar Hill |
Musical artist
Coke La Rock (aka Coco La Rock; born April 24, 1955) is an American rapper from New York City who is sometimes credited as being the first MC in the history of hip-hop.[1][2][3][4][5] In 2010, he was inducted into the High Times Counterculture Hall of Fame[6] at the annual ceremonies at the Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam.
Kool Herc and Coke La Rock
La Rock was born in The Bronx, New York City on April 24, 1955, with family roots going back to North Carolina.
Coke La Rock was a friend and musical partner of DJKool Herc, who himself is generally considered