Rick James: "Cold Blooded" September 3, 1983 - 35 Years Ago Today: “Cold Blooded” by Rick James hits #1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart for 6 weeks, also peaking at #40 on the Hot 100 on September 24, 1983. Written and produced by Rick James, it is the third R&B chart topper for the “King Of Punk Funk”. The innovative, minimalist funk track (featuring James on all instruments and vocals) is inspired by James’ then girlfriend, actress Linda Blair (“The Exorcist”). Blair is actually in the stud

Classic Rick James interview that was featured on the Dave Chappelle Show's Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories: Rick James | Musique Funkology

Happy Birthday to comedian and friend, Dave Chappelle! Y’all know you gotta rewatch the full Rick James sketch from CHAPPELLE’S SHOW again today: https://found.ee/DaveChappelleRJ | Rick James