Today’s rappers owe a lot to Kurtis Blow. He was the first rapper ever signed to a major label. He also helped make hip hop ‘tolerable’ for mainstream media, which oftentimes labeled rappers as thugs and criminals. The 61 year old was far from a thug and he made that known with his family friendly records. Lyrics such as, “Basketball is my favorite sport/ I like the way it dribble up and down the court,” became defining themes for 80s culture. Fast forward to now though, and Kurtis Blow has a TOTALLY different career that most fans never even knew he was interested in. He’s come a long way since his hip hop heyday, but let’s just say that he hasn’t strayed too far from his roots.

He Was Once The Clean-Cut Non-Cursing Rapper
Kurtis Blow once prided himself on an incredible feat in hip hop: At the time, he’d recorded over 200 songs and did not utter one curse word in ‘em. That coincides with his current occupation.
But Years Later, He Had A Run-In With The Law That Contradicted His Current Job.

Busted For Weed
In 2010, TMZ reported that Kurtis Blow caught a weed citation after TSA found weed in his pocket at the LAX airport. Though nothing’s wrong with a cuss word and a lil’ weed, this didn’t look good for his present day gig.

Added: Blow said TMZ was “bugging” but we couldn’t tell if he was denying the claim, or ‘fessing up: “What is this I hear ’bout me being busted for weed at the airport? Not true. Isn’t weed legal in California? TMZ is bugging.
Now See The Job That His Weed Citation Could’ve Tarnished…

He’s A WHAT Now? Here’s His Current Normal Line Of Work

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Wife’s Update About Kurtis Blow’s Condition
Now, his friend/Def Jam mogul, Russell Simmons, has announced that Kurtis’ wife, Shirley Walker, gave an update on his condition, after his Tuesday night heart surgery. Here’s what Russell shared:

“Update from his wife Shirley “Kurtis’s heart is beating on its own. They are closing should finished closing in less than 2 hours. Glory to God Glory to God hallelujah hallelujah” 🙏🏽❤️
Shirley Let us continue to pray.”

What Simmons Previously Shared About Kurtis Blow’s 2nd Emergency Surgery

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The update from Blow’s wife comes hours after Russell Simmons broke the news that Blow was headed into emergency open heart surgery on Tuesday evening. At that time, the Def Jam founder was immensely worried about his friend, and asked that fans pray for Kurtis Blow in this online message:

unclerush: Fu*k, Captain Kurt damn!!! He just informed me that prayers are needed again. Please put @kurtisblow back into your prayers. He has been called to emergency open heart surgery. Kurtis Blow is a survivor, but this is not good. I say this to all who loved his music, his heart is bigger than his music. His family is a testimony to his goodness. His loving wife of at least 35 years and beautiful children are examples of his willingness to give. Let’s all give him the prayers and our blessings.

What’s Next For Kurtis Blow’s Healing
It’s unclear what the rehabilitation process will be like for Kurtis Blow, but we’re simply grateful that his heart is functioning on it’s own. He may have an uphill battle before reaching 100% recovery, because clearly, open heart surgery is NO joke. However, one step at a time is all that matters right now for the “Basketball” rap legend.

Hopefully, we will be updating y’all with even more good news regarding his health soon. Meanwhile ILOSM family, let’s all take heed to Russell Simmons’ request, by continuing to send prayers up and uplifting energy to Kurtis Blow at this time.

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Great news ILOSM fam,’ rap legend, Kurtis Blow, is speaking out and counting his blessings for what he has just made it through.

Now, the 59 year old “Basketball” rhyme spitta has issued an official ‘thank you’ message for everyone who has prayed for him and sent uplifting words, after news spread on Tuesday (April 30) that he needed emergency heart surgery.

Check out what he has now shared online Thursday (May 2, 2019) morning:

“Hello my family and friends. The surgery was a tremendous success- Praise God!! Thank you everyone for your prayers and well wishes!!! Wow!!! I am so humbled by all the love!!!! To God be the Glory!!! God Bless you all.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw96CFen9jb/

Fans and celebs alike were so grateful to hear Kurtis Blow’s update and have been showing him major love ever since.

In case you missed our prior report about why the hip hop legend had to have emergency surgery, scroll down to see the details that were reported at that time…

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Kurtis Blow revealed that he has been hospitalized and his health condition is terrifying. Thankfully, he will be undergoing surgery to hopefully save his life. See the details he revealed below.

Kurtis Blow Asks For Prayers…

kurtisblow: “To all my friends and family. I am in the hospital at UCLA Medical. I am preparing for an aortic artery repair procedure tomorrow morning. The procedure will stabilize the artery from further damage caused by the hematoma I contacted from my recent travels to China. Dr Kwon is an incredible surgeon with hundreds of these procedures under his belt. I trust that God will use him as a tool of success tomorrow.
Please keep me in prayer. I will see you all soon!!!! Encouraged!!! KB

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5RMpzHkqZ/

Celebrity Friends Send Love To Kurtis Blow…
Shortly after Kurtis Blow shared the news about his upcoming heart surgery on Tuesday (April 30, 2019), many of his celebrity friends have been sending prayers up for him. Below are just a few of the comments being left online..

Def Jam mogul, Russell Simmons, posted this uplifting message for his friend online:

“kurtis You are in my prayers Asking everyone to pray with me We started together w/out you @kurtisblow there’s no me ….Mr Christmas rap we play your music and celebrate you every year since 1979 ….Also i heard “the breaks” this morn… ❤️Kurt keep your head up Repost @kurtisblow”

L.L. Cool J shared praying hand emojis underneath Kurtis Blow’s Instagram announcement…

So did rap legend, Rev. Run (of Run DMC)…

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Wishing Kurtis Blow a speedy recovery.

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ILOSM fam,’ we are sending uplifting energy to rap legend, Kurtis Blow (59), at this time. He’s just revealed that he has been hospitalized and his health condition is terrifying. Thankfully, he will be undergoing surgery to hopefully save his life. See the details he revealed below.

Kurtis Blow Asks For Prayers…

kurtisblow: “To all my friends and family. I am in the hospital at UCLA Medical. I am preparing for an aortic artery repair procedure tomorrow morning. The procedure will stabilize the artery from further damage caused by the hematoma I contacted from my recent travels to China. Dr Kwon is an incredible surgeon with hundreds of these procedures under his belt. I trust that God will use him as a tool of success tomorrow.
Please keep me in prayer. I will see you all soon!!!! Encouraged!!! KB

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5RMpzHkqZ/

Celebrity Friends Send Love To Kurtis Blow…
Shortly after Kurtis Blow shared the news about his upcoming heart surgery on Tuesday (April 30, 2019), many of his celebrity friends have been sending prayers up for him. Below are just a few of the comments being left online..

Def Jam mogul, Russell Simmons, posted this uplifting message for his friend online:

“kurtis You are in my prayers Asking everyone to pray with me We started together w/out you @kurtisblow there’s no me ….Mr Christmas rap we play your music and celebrate you every year since 1979 ….Also i heard “the breaks” this morn… ❤️Kurt keep your head up Repost @kurtisblow”

L.L. Cool J shared praying hand emojis underneath Kurtis Blow’s Instagram announcement…

So did rap legend, Rev. Run (of Run DMC)…

The past few weeks have been incredibly heartbreaking regarding several of our favorite Old School celebs. We’ve lost director, John Singleton on April 29th. R&B legend, Peabo Bryson, suffered a heart attack on April 27th, and now Kurtis Blow is prepping for aortic surgery.

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Hip hop pioneer, Kurtis Blow rapped “If I Ruled The World” back in the day, and now he’s probably wishing he actually did, because at least he’d have the ability to make it a fair, unbiased, non-racists environment with an NFL that doesn’t discriminate against peaceful non-violent messages.

On Wednesday (8-23-17), a protest rally for Colin Kaepernick was held outside the NFL’s headquarters in New York City to protest the NFL League’s blatant refusal to hire Kaepernick seemingly because of his peaceful protest against the thousands of murdered Black people at the hands of police. Thousands of people gathered of many races to stand with Kaepernick.

So much love today!! ❤❤❤ #ImWithKap https://t.co/LDzWUmS7sc pic.twitter.com/nvxs6FCYMP

— Ra Vision Media (@RAVisionMedia) August 24, 2017

Many fans wore replice number 7 jerseys (Kaepernick’s number) and held various signs for him.

Watch Kurtis Blow Speak At Rally

Kurtis Blow was among the thousands and when stopped by paparrazzi, he had a few words about the NFL and Kaepernick’s bravery. Check it out below:

“He [Colin Kaepernick] definitely is a hero, he’s a trend setter. He is very aware of what’s going around. For him to take a knee, it’s like taking a sand for his people. You gotta understand, we are being killed systematically, KILLED off by the police…I mean, just crazy. And now we have this…White supremacy…KKK, neo-Nazis, man we already fought World War II. We’re actually in a war and he realizes that. So that’s why I’m here. I’m standing in his place to say that ‘You did the right thing.’ […] Come September 7th man, it’s gotta change. NFL, come on man!”

“I think it’s all a conspiracy, the team owners are calling each other and [saying] ‘Let’s keep this guy out of the NFL because he is a problem and we don’t want more of the players doing this…kneel down thing during the National Anthem.’ … It’s ludicrous because…75% of the league are Black people and these are the ones that are making money, but they are witnessing their people getting killed off bit by bit and it’s crazy. So this is why we’re here [at the protest for Kaepernick]. This is why Colin took the knee and we’re standing up to fight, to let the NFL know ‘Come on guys, you’re making money off…this talent here, so give something back to their communities where they come from.”

“He’s a great player. He threw 16 touchdowns last year…the guy is good, the New York Jets need him, ha, ha!” -Kurtis Blow

Reverend Jamal Bryant also spoke out at the rally for Kaepernick and made this powerful point:

“How in the world can we call ourselves the land of the free, the home of the brave, and you get vilified and criminalized just for speaking your mind?” the Rev. Jamal Bryant said. “The NFL has proven with their treatment of Colin Kaepernick that they do not mind if black players get a concussion. They just got a problem if black players get a conscience.”

Did The NFL Owners’ Tactics Backfire On Them?

If the NFL owners thought they would use Kaepernick to instill fear in the other NFL players to never have the guts to stand up against all of the obvious racism and injustices in America, then they were 1000% WRONG.

Just ask players who now followed Kolin’s path this year- Marshawn Lynch, Malcolm Jenkins, and now the two Caucasian players who had the guts for the first time to stand with their fellow brothers, Seth DeValve (whose married to a Black woman and is the first White player to take a knee during the National Anthem) and Chris Long (the first White player to stand and put his arm around his African American teammate, Jenkins, who held his fist up during the National Anthem).

#Browns TE Seth DeValve explains why he participated in the prayer during the anthem pic.twitter.com/T8PhmsDKcL

— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) August 22, 2017

Salute to Colin Kaepernick for helping to raise awareness in a very peaceful manner. Hopefully we’ll see him back on the field making major plays real soon.

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The reason that “These Are The Breaks” hitmaker is pissed with The New Edition Story (which was an excellent movie by the way) is because there was a scene in the movie where Blow, who was the hottest thing since sliced bread at the time, got offended when he was asked to open up a show for New Edition. He then immediately kicked that request to the curb and also denied N.E.’s request for an autograph in the movie…

KURTIS BLOW CLAPS BACK ON TWITTER

So now, Blow has been letting his Twitter fingers do the talking and although he didn’t quite deny everything New Edition revealed about him, he did, however, flat out deny that he disrespected the Nation of Islam, which was another thing that was included in the scene. He also retweeted a few people whom he agreed with and demanded that his side of the story be told as well:

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Thoughts ILOSM family?

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