The Book of Luke: My Fight for Truth, Justice, and Liberty City

“In The Book of Luke, Luther Campbell proves himself fearless in his fight to level the playing field. John Carlos, 1968 Olympic Medalist)“Profane yet practical, ‘Uncle Luke’ writes persuasively of making America more tolerant via one funky beat and a Constitutional challenge.” (Publishers Weekly)“Luther Campbell’s autobiography, The Book of Luke is such a remarkable book that it’s tempting to just list the reasons why.” (CounterPunch Magazine)“From turf wars with DJs to rap slowly making its way to the Deep South, The Book of Luke provides an awesome story of hip-

Campbell expressed this by being cocky and holding his head up high, but, as he acknowledges, "America has never been an easy place for a black man who doesn't know how to apologize."Touching on some of the most pressing issues of our time, The Book of Luke is a raw and powerful memoir of how one man invented southern hip-hop, saved the First Amendment, and became a role model for the disenfranchised people of the city he calls home.. He went on to become the front man and manager for the rap group 2 Live Crew, and was key to the success of the group's controversial platinum recording As Nasty As They Wanna Be.His hugely popular and provocative music infuriated the Man, and Luke was marked

Campbell now works with the Miami public school system, serving as a revered football coach. Luther Campbell is the founder of Luke Records, a rapper with 2 Live Crew, and the star of Luke's Parental Advisory. He is the first southern rap star to emerge on the Billboard Pop charts. He lives in Miami with his family.

Lil-Bit said We need to read "Uncle Luke's" story about the WHO WHAT WHERE WHY and THIS IS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED!!. I had to place my order for this book, written by one of the best southern rap artists of my time. Not because I am a fan, but because of everything he has been through, throughout his life; apparently he put it all in this book for us to read all about it!I'm from Miami, and I know the story of how he started his record label in the backyard, inside a shed of his mother's house in Liberty City. How he struggled with every day living in the "'hood', what . Amazon Customer said If I could give a book 6 stars. This book was incredibly inspiring and educational and easily one of my best reads of "If I could give a book 6 stars" according to Amazon Customer. This book was incredibly inspiring and educational and easily one of my best reads of 2016. I learned so much about Miami and American history in general. For example I didn't know that he came up with the Parental Guidance sticker that you now have on music records. Or that he was the only independent black-owned label of his time. At the highest point, his networth was 100 million and he used that money to set up the first post-riot thriving business en. 016. I learned so much about Miami and American history in general. For example I didn't know that he came up with the Parental Guidance sticker that you now have on music records. Or that he was the only independent black-owned label of his time. At the highest point, his networth was 100 million and he used that money to set up the first post-riot thriving business en. "Harrowing, inspiring, fascinating" according to Mitchell King. I would've never guessed that Luther Campbell of all people would be one of the most dignified people in the rap game, but this book might radically change your opinion of him. But don't worry, all the stories of debauchery that we came here for are all there. What this man has gone through for YOUR freedoms is pretty remarkable. Definitely worth a read.