Lil Rodney C

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Lil' Rodney C! (also known as Rodney Stone or Rodney Cee) is a pioneering MC from the Bronx, New York, known for his work in early hip-hop.Key information about his career:The Funk y Four Plus One: He was a member of the influential hip-hop group The Funky Four Plus One (or Funky 4 + 1 More).He joined the group around 1979, replacing original member Rahiem (who went on to join Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five).The group was the first hip-hop group to perform live on national television (on Saturday Night Live in 1981).Double Trouble: After the Funky 4 + 1 split up, Rodney Cee and another former member, K.K. Rockwell, performed together as the duo Double Trouble.Film Appearance: He was featured in the pioneering 1983 old-school hip-hop film Wild Style, where he performed as part of Double Trouble in an MC battle sequence.Family Connection: Rodney Stone was married to neo-soul artist Angie Stone in the early 1980s, and they had a daughter named Diamond (Diamond Stone). Show more