KOOL HERC: THE GODFATHER OF HIPHOP NEEDS HELP

THE GODFATHER OF HIP HOP

DJ Kool Herc Needs Financial Help To Pay For Surgery

Friends of hip-hop legend DJ KOOL HERC are urging fans to donate funds to help the ailing star pay for much-needed medical treatment.

The Jamaican-born music pioneer, 55, was discharged from an undisclosed medical facility last week (end30Jan11) after being hospitalised for a mystery illness.

The star, real name Clive Campbell, doesn’t have health insurance and so can’t afford to cover the costs of surgery.

Now his friends and supporters have launched a campaign to help raise the cash he needs to receive treatment.

In a post on Twitter.com, DJ Tony Touch writes, “I just spoke to Kool Herc. He’s ok and in good spirits… but needs surgery… This Tuesday… We’re gonna do a collection for him.”

Meanwhile, DJ Premier, says, “Kool Herc is very sick. For those that know about hip-hop, who we call the father of hip-hop, Kool Herc, is not doing well.

“It’s funny how we have a father of a culture that still lives, where as in some cultures they are dead and gone even though they may still be worshipped or reflected on in some kind of way… Being as though he is the man that set this whole culture off, y’all (the fans) should be willing (to help in) any type of way you can.”

BRIEF HISTORY OF HIP HOP

Ahh man, one of you soon to be billionaire rapper help this man. Hip Hop would not be around if this man didn’t throw ‘em jams by Sedgwick Houses in the Bronx. Oh yeah, lets not leave out Grandmaster Flowers RIP, he doesn’t get any respect either. Yeah, I know some of you may disagree but you more than likely do not know your Hip Hop history. KRS one will tell you in a minute that this man is responsible along with others in bringing forth the genre of music now known as Hip Hop. Where did the name Hip Hop come from? I’m sure half of you don’t even know this factoid. Come on fellas, you spend a 100k on BS like chains and cars, do it for Hip Hop, as Hip Hop as done for you. Flex, I know you check our blog sometimes, spread the word brother, as a fellow yard man. Russell take care of a legend, brother.
Deano