- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRobert Maupin Beck
- Nicknames
- Blood Lancaster
- Iceberg Slim
- Cavanaugh Slim
- Height6′ 4½″ (1.94 m)
- Robert Beck was born on August 4, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a writer, known for Pimp: The Story of My Life, Trick Baby (1972) and Whitefolks (2017). He was married to Diane Millman. He died on April 28, 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseDiane Millman(1982 - April 28, 1992) (his death)
- ChildrenMelody Beck
- ParentsRobert Lee Maupin Sr.Mary Beck (née Brown)
- Had an IQ of 175 and was a self-taught writer.
- His first book, "Pimp: The Story of My Life", influenced the writings of Detroit authors, Donald Goines and Andrew Stonewall Jackson. Both of whom also wrote for Holloway House publishing company.
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