The Book of Luke: My Fight for Truth, Justice, and Liberty City

About this book

The raw and powerful true story of how one man invented Southern Hip-Hop saved the First Amendment and became a role model for his disenfranchised Miami neighborhoodliving proof that one person can make a difference in the world. A rap artist wealthy musical entrepreneur high school coach and involved active citizenLuther Campbells life is a reflection of modern America. His is a tale that touches on the most pressing issues of our time: sex creativity versus the corporate bottom line conservative values and artistic freedom personal rights the gangster mentality of music companies the rise of entrepreneurship and the powerand responsibilitiesof individuals to care for their neighborhoods their country and the people around them. Born in Miamis notorious Liberty City neighborhood Campbell saw firsthand poverty despair and crime. He also discovered the gift of transformation we all possessknowledge that has made him a passionate fighter willing to take on the most powerful forces in the name of justice and whats right. His rap group 2 Live Crew and successful independent label made him a superstar and a multi-millionaireand the center of enormous controversy. The King of Dirty Rap who helped pioneer the worldwide phenomenon known as the Miami Bass sound infuriated the conservative mainstream and became Public Enemy #1 when hip hop crossed the color line into white America. Campbell spent over a million dollars of his own money fighting cops and prosecutors all the way to the Supreme Court to protect hisand every other artistsright to free speech setting landmark legal precedents that continue to shape the entertainment industry today. Twenty years later Campbell uses his fame and fortune to give back to the community saving young men from the street corners and fighting for his people. Passionate transformative and inspiring The Book of Luke is his storya living testament to hope and change.