Coke La Rock
Coke La Rock | |
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Coke La Rock performing with DJ Kool Herc at a February 28, 2009 event in the Bronx. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Coco La Rock, A-1 Coke, Nasty Coke |
| Born | April 24, 1955 |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Label | Sugar Hill |
Coke La Rock (aka Coco La Rock; born April 24, 1955) is an American rapper from New York City who is sometimes credited as being the first MC in the history of hip-hop. In 2010, he was inducted into the High Times Counterculture Hall of Fame at the annual ceremonies at the Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam.