Rudy Ray Moore

Rudy Ray Moore, also known as "Dolemite," was a musician, actor and comedian famous for his explicit, crude sense of humor. In his most famous role Moore portrayed the pimp Dolemite in the eponymous blaxploitation film. The name of the protagonist stuck to the actor and became his moniker.IB Times: 'Dolemite' Comedian Rudy Ray Moore Dies at 71 (October 20, 2008)

During his stand-up routines in the 1960s and 1970s, Moore often spoke in rhyme, effectively foreshadowing modern rap music. Moore died from diabetes complications at the age of 81, in Akorn, Ohio.Allmusic: Rudy Ray Moore