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Robert Beck (born Robert Lee Maupin or Robert Moppins Jr.; [1] August 4, 1918 – April 28, 1992), better known as Iceberg Slim, was an American pimp who later became a writer. Beck's 1967 memoir, Pimp: The Story of My Life sold very well, mainly among Black audiences.
Iceberg Slim was born Olusegun Olowokere in New York City on August 7, to Nigerian parents. [1] He is the youngest born of four kids. [2] His music journey began in the church choir at the age of 12, at Christ Apostolic Church, where he became a chorister. [2]
Trick Baby is adapted from a book by Iceberg Slim. Slim, born Robert Lee Maupin, was a pimp in his early life before becoming a popular author for African American audiences. His novels reflect his personal experiences and provides an insider look into the world of black pimps.
The rapper 50 Cent writes in his self-help-autobiography Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter, that "Personally, I didn’t get into reading until I found writers like Donald Goines and Iceberg Slim who wrote in a voice that felt familiar to me". Goines' books have been utilized in several prison literacy programs.
Robert "Iceberg Slim" Beck (1918–1992), pimp turned best-selling author [16] Claud Beelman (1883–1963), architect; Wallace Beery (1885–1949), actor [17] Alphonzo E. Bell Jr. (1914–2004), U.S. Representative from California; Rex Bell (1903–1962), actor and Nevada lieutenant governor, husband of actress Clara Bow; Madge Bellamy (1899 ...
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Duane Dyer, [1] better known by his stage name, Iceberg Slimm (born 1978) is a Black British rapper and founder of Frojak Entertainment who is best known for his singles "Nursery Rhymes", "Bad Boy" and "Starship" taken from his debut album, Da World on Ice.