Uncle Luke Calls Wife's Divorce Filing "Hurtful & A Total Surprise" After 12 Years Of Marriage

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The party anthem artist felt that it was time to address his wife of 12 years filing for divorce. He also denied any allegations of infidelities.

Another entertainment industry couple is calling it quits. Luther Campbell, also known as Uncle Luke, rose to fame as a member of the controversial rap group 2 Live Crew that began back in the late 1980s. Soon, Luke's name became synonymous with the liveliest parties across the globe as his tracks have become classic hits that clubs still have on heavy rotation. For the last 12 years, Campbell has enjoyed sharing his life with wife Kristin Thompson, but he's come forward to say that his relationship has come to an end.

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Campbell told Page Six that his wife filed for divorce back in July but he felt that now was the time to make an announcement about the status of his marriage. “It’s mind-boggling, hurtful, and a total surprise. I never intended to get married to get divorced,” he said. “That’s not in my DNA nor my family’s history. I believe in the sacred vows, for better or worse, but I have to respect her decision.” 

“Under no circumstances was there any infidelities nor verbal or physical abuse by me,” Uncle Luke added. “I am now trying to make peace with her decision as best as I can. It will take time. The most important focus for me now is our son and being the best parent I can in this situation...Please understand this is not a nasty split, so I would ask all who are aware, not to speak on our personal lives and respect our privacy by staying positive for our son’s sake." 

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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