Rudy Ray Moore, the self-proclaimed "Godfather of Rap" who influenced generations of rappers and comedians with his rhyming style, braggadocio (empty boasting) and profanity-laced routines, has died the 19th of October 2008. He was 81.
Rudy Ray Moore dies at 81; comedian and filmmaker influenced rap and hip-hop (LA Times Obituary)
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