2 Live Crew
2 Live Crew is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 1984.
- Profession
- Rapper, Hip-hop group
- From
- Miami, Florida
- Years active
- 1984–present
Early life
Fronted by Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell, the Miami group helped define the booming, party-oriented Miami bass sound.
Career
Their 1989 album "As Nasty as They Wanna Be" became the center of a landmark obscenity case that reached the courts and reshaped First Amendment debates in music.
Major achievements
Their legal battle over explicit content established important free-speech precedents for the recording industry.
Legacy
2 Live Crew turned a censorship fight into a defining moment for artistic freedom and Southern bass music.
References
Frequently asked questions about 2 Live Crew
- What is 2 Live Crew known for?
- 2 Live Crew is an American rapper from Miami, Florida active since 1984. 2 Live Crew is recognized as a rapper and hip-hop group.
- Where is 2 Live Crew from?
- 2 Live Crew is from Miami, Florida.
- What kind of music does 2 Live Crew make?
- 2 Live Crew's music spans Hip-hop, Miami bass, and Dirty rap.
- Is 2 Live Crew still active?
- Yes — 2 Live Crew has been active since 1984 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has 2 Live Crew been associated with?
- 2 Live Crew has been associated with Luke and Atlantic.
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