Slick Rick

Les McCann, jazz pioneer sampled by Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, has died

The 88 year-old passed away at a hospital in Los Angeles

Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube and Run-DMC for NYC Hip Hop 50 Live concert

Eve, Remy Ma, Lil Kim, Melle Mel,T.I., Fat Joe, Common, and more are also on the line-up in NYC to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop

Nirvana receive lifetime achievement award at Grammys Special Merit Awards

The Supremes, Nile Rogers and Slick Rick were among the other artists honoured at the event

Slick Rick shares new mini-documentary highlighting his influence on shoe fashion

It also shines a light on the London-born rap legend's charity work
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