Hip Hop Family Tree #11

Hip Hop Family Tree — Fantagraphics

Issue: #11

The earliest phases of the biggest company in rap music, Def Jam Records, are put into place this issue. Get ready to read the origins of rap pioneers like The Fat Boys, Slick Rick, and a 16 year old boy who calls himself LL (ladies love) cool J.

First appearances: Slick Rick

Creators: Ed Piskor

Characters: Slick Rick, LL Cool J, Rick Rubin