- Years Active: 1917-1920
- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Followed By: Lil Jon, Trillville, Trick Daddy
- Similar Artists: BWP, H.W.A., Poison Clan, Akinyele, Freak Nasty, DJ Smurf
Otherwise known as Luther Campbell, the entrepreneur and head of 2 Live Crew since its inception in the mid-'80s, Luke is a solo project for Campbell apart from his group's releases. The first release as Luke, 1993's In the Nude, was followed by an X-rated Christmas album and a greatest-hits LP before the project signed a contract with Island for 1997's Changin' the Game. Luke's Freak Fest 2000 followed three years later; Somethin' Nasty appeared in spring 2001. In 2006 he announced that he was retiring from hip-hop and launching an adult video company. He said goodbye to his fans with the three-CD collection My Life & Freaky Times. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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