In Honor of Kool Herc, Kangol Kid Urges His UTFO Group Members To Do The Right Thing

January 31, 2011

Yesterday news broke about the hospitalization of Hip Hop's founding father Kool Herc and his subsequent inability to cover the increasing medical expenses. Today, Kangol Kid from the legendary Rap Group UTFO has issued the following statement and call to action:

I am saddened by the news of Kool Herc’s deteriorating physical condition and resulting medical payment issues. Unfortunately, the majority of classic Hip-Hop artists of my generation are at the risk suffering the same fate. Herc is a legend of my time as well as a pioneer of my culture and most importantly…he is my friend. Therefore, after several failed attempts to reunite UTFO, I urge original members Doctor Ice, Educated Rapper, Mixmaster Ice and myself, Kangol Kid to put our differences aside and appear/perform for ONE show which will be awarded to the highest biding promoter from any city for what may be the first of many or the last performance of UTFO. One hundred percent (100%) of UTFO’s earnings from this performance will be donated directly to Kool Herc’s medical expenses because it is the Right Thing to do. I am doing my part… and I challenge anyone who has benefited financially from the business of Hip-Hop to do theirs.

Contact: Alyse Feldman, On the Fly Public Relations, 347-223-5904; ontheflypr@gmail.com