When and where was Coke La Rock born?
Coke La Rock was born on the 24th of April 1955 in The Bronx, New York City. His family roots traced back to North Carolina before he arrived in the city.
Questions about Coke La Rock
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did DJ Kool Herc name Coke La Rock during their early partnership?
DJ Kool Herc initially called him A-1 Coke at first. Later the moniker shifted to Nasty Coke as they worked together for about five or six parties until the final name settled.
What year did Coke La Rock start his career with Kool Herc?
The partnership began when La Rock joined Kool Herc for a party in 1973 that celebrated Herc's sister Cindy's birthday. They formed the Herculoids crew together shortly after and laid groundwork for hip-hop music starting around 1973.
Why did Coke La Rock stop performing hip hop in the late 1970s?
Kool Herc was stabbed at a party which triggered a violent response from La Rock who went looking to kill the perpetrator. After this incident he decided to step away from hip hop entirely because he did not want to continue if murder remained part of the game.
Which song by Bo Down Productions immortalized Coke La Rock in 1986?
Boogie Down Productions immortalized his place in history with the 1986 song South Bronx. KRS-One rapped about Coke La Rock, Kool Herc, and Bam in the opening lines of that track.