Which stand-up comedian unexpectedly scored a hit with a rap song in 1983?
Bill Cosby
George Carlin
Richard Pryor
Rodney Dangerfield
Fact: Rodney Dangerfield, best known for his self-deprecating one-liners and catchphrase “I don’t get no respect,” made an unlikely splash in the music world with his 1983 comedy-rap track Rappin’ Rodney. The single, which blended his trademark jokes with the then-emerging hip-hop sound, even reached the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a music video staple on the newly launched MTV channel. While Dangerfield’s career was firmly rooted in stand-up and film, the novelty record highlighted just how far his comedic persona had permeated pop culture.
Correct Answer: Rodney Dangerfield