KU Senior Doubles as a Hip-Hop Emcee Blog Entertainment 04/01/2016 Tweet A KU senior by the name of Jarred Morris doubles as a comic book-crazed hip-hop emcee by the name Ricky Roosevelt. Despite the new era of rap filled with trap beats and full of dabbing, Morris’ music is influenced by a much earlier time in rap from groups such as A Tribe Called Quest. “I’m from the suburbs, I’m not from the hood or anything so I make it a point to make what I rap authentic.” says Morris His debut project RR Vol1: Visions is set to release soon. Related posts: Interview with KU Rapper Ayel Proposed Legislation Could Stop Progress of Central District Renovation KC Artist Lovell Jones Launches New Organization and Previews Album ‘Black Heart’ Record Breaking Camping Numbers for Kentucky Game