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His debut album made Rock one of the biggest rap stars in Detroit in the s, and led to him meeting and befriending fellow local rapper Eminem. Citing the Beastie Boys and their genre-defying musical sound as one of his original musical influences, Rock has always strived to mix many different genres, sounds and instruments in the music he produces. And yet, over the years Rock seems to have altered his original sound and increasingly distanced himself from the Detroit rap of his early music career.
Rock also moved to Nashville, a city known as the capital of American country music, which perhaps also accounted for his subtle shift in musical style. Today, Rock is primarily known for country rock music which however does occasionally include original Detroit rap influences.
Since then, he has released several more albums and singles, selling 27 million albums in the U. Several run-ins with the law, as well as a quick marriage and divorce to former Playboy Playmate Pamela Anderson, ensured that his media profile remained high. Not shy about expressing an opinion, his stance on gun rights and displaying the Confederate flag have earned him supporters and detractors. An early relationship with girlfriend Kelley South Russell resulted in two children. One, Robert James Ritchie, Jr.
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