- Photograph by
- Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
- Subject of
- Slick Rick, British American, born 1965
- Rush Communications, American, founded 1983
- Printed by
- Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
- Date
- May 15, 1991; printed 2003
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 × 13 15/16 in. (27.8 × 35.4 cm)
- H x W (Image): 8 11/16 × 13 in. (22.1 × 33 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Slick Rick, on work release from prison, with his mom, Veronica Feliciane at Rush Artist Management offices in NYC on May 15, 1991. Rick is pictured to the right of frame, wearing his signature eye patch and multiple chain necklaces with medallions. His arm is around his mother, who wears a patterned dress. Behind them is a wall square glass blocks. On the back is an inscription by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, date and location.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Families
- Fashion
- Hip-hop (Music)
- Motherhood
- Musicians
- Photography
- Rappers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.132.313
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Al Pereira
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




