We know there’s an air of mystery around him but the more you learn about Iceberg Slim, the more you’ll love him! Born Olusegun Olowokere in New York City to Nigerian parents, he is a rapper, singer and recording artiste. He spoke to Global Excellence on his career.
Motto or quote he lives by.
Life comes but once. If you live it right, you won’t need to do it twice.
If he wasn’t a musician what would he be?
I’d be an FBI agent because before studying audio engineering, I studied Criminal Justice.
Two things he’d love to have right now.
I’d love to have the number one record in the world and I’d love to have a Grammy award.
His dream car.
The new Bentley Bentayga!
His favourite slang.
‘Itssssssss your boy!’
His favourite holiday destination.
Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Any embarrassing moment?
During a live performance some time ago, I was so overwhelmed with the crowd response that I forgot my lyrics. I ended up just dancing through the rest of the song.
His role model.
My late mother.
His favourite colour.
Gray.
His favourite song or group.
‘Dansaki Re’ by Lara George.
What’s the next big thing for him?
By the grace of God, I’ll get to show the world what I’m made of. More music and more videos.
Most interesting bit of gossip he’s heard about himself.
I heard that I was related to Jay-Z. Apparently, we have the same head shape, nose and lips. Many people still question if I’m actually Nigerian, because of this.
His favourite movie of all time.
‘8 Mile’.
Three things he can’t do without.
My laptop, my phone and junk food.
His celebrity crush.
Juliet Ibrahim.
If he gets stuck on an island, what three things will he take along with him?
My Bible, my chapstick and a bag of gummy bears.
