With him kick starting the careers of other musicians such as Rihanna, Willow Smith, and Rita Ora. He is also known as one of the wealthiest rappers in the world, with Jay-Z having a net worth of $810.0 million.
DJ Quik released his debut studio album Quik Is The Name January 15, 1991. Quik Is The Name debuted at #29 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling well over 50,000 copies in the first week. DJ Quik’s freshman release was certified Gold 4 months after its release.
Richard Martin Lloyd Walters better known as Slick Rick was born January 14, 1965. According to online magazine, Pixie Vulture, Slick Rick is the most sampled hip hop artist of all time.