Eddie Cheeba, one of Hip Hop's earliest pioneers, is currently hospitalized, although his condition is unknown. According to an Instagram post from Russell Simmons, Def Jam Recordings' co-founder and Cheeba's former manager, people need to understand the significance of his contributions to the culture.
"PRAYERS UP," Simmons began. "The great Eddie Cheeba is in the hospital. For all of you reporters, YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS. The absolute facts are as follows: if u couldn't get DJ Hollywood, you got Cheeba. If you couldn't get Cheeba, you got Love Bug Starski (RIP).
"Again, this is actual facts. If you got all three, the number of tickets would skyrocket and you could also pay the bar guarantee. They were the rap STARS and the biggest money makers and draws. As a promoter who worked all the boroughs (except Staten Island), THIS IS THE FACT THE ONLY OTHER DRAW OF THIS MAGNITUDE WAS GRANDMASTER FLASH and he had a younger crowd ALMOST EVERY TIME I BOOKED HIM IT WAS A SHOOT OUT. But he was in their league in terms of tickets sales and celebrity status. If you are writing something else go to the Bronx or Harlem and ask any 65-70 year old. The history is the history misrepresentation of it is criminal. These n###as ain't even dead and f###ing up the history. RIP Love Bug Starski."
RAPstation sends our well wishes to Eddie Cheeba. Stay tuned for more details.
