EXCLUSIVE: Teddy Riley: Gladys Knight Brought Me on Stage at Age 5 and Said I'll Be a Star

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Part 3: Teddy Riley: The 1st Band I Auditioned For Threatened to Rob Me if I Didn't Play Well
Part 1: Teddy Riley on Growing Up in Harlem Projects Surrounded by Drugs, Playing Keyboard by 5

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In this clip, Teddy Riley recounted the vibe in New York City when “Rapper’s Delight” first dropped and what impact that had on him at such a young age. He also revealed that a performance by Gladys Knight at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, where she brought him on stage and sparked his desire for him to pursue a career in music.