(AllHipHop News) In Hip Hop, Doggs have become Lions. Daddy’s have become Diddy’s. Even hyphens are not safe (right, Jay Z?). Brooklyn-bred gangsta rapper Uncle Murda is the latest in the name change family as he is now to be referred to as U.M.
In a video interview with Hot 97’s Ebro Darden and Peter Rosenberg, the artist formerly known as Uncle Murda revealed that his old moniker was holding him back from booking certain shows and acquiring certain deals.
Check out the full interview below to hear him discuss the late Chris Lighty’s advice on the name change, how U.M. dealt with his old name and more below: