Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell is a Miami-born entrepreneur, cultural icon, record executive, author, speaker, community leader, and one of the most influential architects of American music, sports, and culture.

As the founder of Luke Records and frontman of 2 Live Crew, Uncle Luke is a pioneer of Southern hip-hop and a trailblazer in independent music ownership. Through Luke Records, he produced, developed, and helped launch the careers of some of the most impactful artists in hip-hop and Southern music, including Trick Daddy, Pitbull, JT Money, 69 Boyz, Poison Clan, H-Town, and DJ Laz—artists who helped define regional sounds and pushed Southern music onto the global stage.

His career includes decades of worldwide touring, performing sold-out shows across the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, and international markets, helping transform hip-hop concerts into major live entertainment events and firmly establishing Miami as a global music hub.

Uncle Luke is also the central figure in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, a historic ruling that strengthened First Amendment protections and permanently expanded artists’ rights around parody and fair use. The case remains a cornerstone of copyright and free-speech law taught in universities and law schools worldwide.

In addition to music, Uncle Luke is a best-selling author, having released multiple books that blend autobiography, cultural criticism, and industry insight. His writing tackles topics such as artist ownership, race, politics, media narratives, and life lessons from decades inside the entertainment business. His books have further cemented his voice as one that challenges power and defends creative freedom.

A highly sought-after motivational and keynote speaker, Uncle Luke speaks at universities, conferences, corporate events, and national forums, addressing free speech, entrepreneurship, leadership, athlete empowerment, and navigating systems designed to exclude marginalized communities. His speaking engagements draw from real-world experience across music, sports, business, and public advocacy.

Beyond entertainment, Uncle Luke has dedicated more than 30 years to youth development and sports. He is a co-founder of the Liberty City Optimist youth football program, one of the most successful grassroots programs in the country. His work includes coaching, mentorship, facility development, and securing major corporate partnerships to create safe, structured environments that combine athletics, education, and community support.

He also served as a high school football coach in Miami-Dade County, where his philosophy emphasized discipline, academics, accountability, and preparing student-athletes for life beyond sports.

A dynamic media personality, Uncle Luke is the host of The Uncle Luke Show, a widely followed platform covering sports, politics, culture, and social issues with honesty and unfiltered perspective.

Today, Uncle Luke leads ventures across music, film, sports representation, media, and community development, while remaining deeply engaged in civic leadership. As he explores a potential run for public office, his mission remains unchanged: protect free speech, empower working families, expand opportunity, and build institutions that last.

Uncle Luke’s legacy is global, multi-generational, and still being written — rooted in ownership, impact, and the courage to speak truth when it matters most

Twin brothers Ras and Taj Austin, sons of West Coast rap legend Ras Kass and Soul songstress Teedra Moses, met Colombian-born Rio Loz in high school to assemble Coast Contra. After releasing their first mixtape, the trio found its fourth member Eric Jamal, a bubbling rapper out of North Philadelphia, PA.

Coast Contra’s first official single “Queen & Slim” is the title track from the blockbuster movie with the same name. The group’s debut album, “Apt. 505” was just released in the spring of 2022.

*Coast Contra (noun): a universe where anything is possible, and limitations are non-existent

The O’Jays are touring history, a connection to an era and a sound that formed the soundtrack for the lives of several generations. The O’Jays are still hitting the road with the same electrifying energy they’ve had for over 50 years.

Walter Williams and Eddie Levert first met when they were the ages of 6 and 7 respectively. As teenagers in Canton, Ohio, they formed a band originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. In 1963, the band took the name “The O’Jays” in tribute to Cleveland radio disc jockey Eddie O’Jay. Several members have changed, but the core, original lead singers Eddie Levert and Walter Williams, continue to front the group.

In 1972, Gamble & Huff, a team of producers and songwriters with whom the O’Jays had been working for several years, signed the group to their Philadelphia International label. With this magic formula, often called The Sound of Philadelphia, The O’Jays scored the first number 1 and million-seller, “Backstabbers.” Subsequently, they succeeded with various chart-topping pop and R&B singles including “Love Train”, “Put Your Hands Together”, “For The Love of Money”, “I Love Music”, “Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love)”, “Livin’ For The Weekend” and “Use Ta Be My Girl.” This success propelled The O’Jays to be the first black vocal group to perform in arenas throughout America during the 70s and 80s.

Eddie and Walter have a rare lifelong bond that few of us will ever experience; friends and partners for almost 65 years. “We still appreciate our friendship, dedication to each other and the group and our love for good music.” Walter continues, “We probably could have had great solo careers, but I don’t think either one of us could have ever have been as big as The O’Jays.” Walter Williams could be considered a hero as he has battled Multiple Sclerosis or “MS” for 30 years and continues to execute his dance moves with perfection when performing on-stage with the group. Walter is also a volunteer National Ambassador for the MS Society and a spokesperson for MS Active Source. Eddie Levert is known for his raspy voice and has a range that takes him from alto to second tenor. Levert teamed up with his son Gerald for a duet on “Baby Hold On To Me”, which hit number one on the R&B charts. Eddie has also mentored his very successful sons Gerald and Sean who became major forces in the music industry.

The O’Jays were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005 and honored with BET’s Life Time Achievement Award in 2009. In 2013, they were inducted into The Official R&B Music Hall of Fame. Today, the songs of The O’Jays are still being used in many movies, commercials and TV shows. “For The Love of Money” continues to be the theme song for “The Apprentice.”

Eddie Levert Sr., Walter Williams Sr. and Eric Nolan Grant, who joined the group in 1995, continue to thrill fans today. Throughout their career The O’Jays have achieved 10 Gold albums, 9 Platinum albums and 10 #1 hits. It’s been a long journey but thanks to the fans the LOVE TRAIN is still going strong!

Born in Hollis, Queens, he debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single “Holla Holla.” From 1999 to 2005, Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, including “Between Me and You” with Christina Milian, “I’m Real (Murder Remix) with Jennifer Lopez, “Always on Time” with Ashanti, “Mesmerize” also with Ashanti, and “Wonderful” with R. Kelly and Ashanti. During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to The Inc. Records, which was formerly known as Murder Inc. and was led by Irv Gotti. Ja Rule has sold over 30 million records worldwide and was the best-selling rapper in 2001.