Iceberg Slim
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Iceberg Slim has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Ryan Hawk (Aug 2025). Cited as an influential book that helped the guest during his time in prison, illustrating the transformative power of literature.
Robert Beck, better known as Iceberg Slim, was an American pimp who later became a writer. Beck's 1967 memoir, Pimp: The Story of My Life, sold very well, mainly among black audiences. By 1973, it had been reprinted 19 times and had sold nearly 2 million copies. He also wrote novels such as Trick Baby.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on Ryan Hawk |
| Author | Iceberg Slim |
| Published | 1967 |
| Publisher | Holloway House Publishing |
| Subjects | Autobiography, Urban fiction, Mafia, African American criminals |
| ISBN | 1250117271 |
| Genre | Autobiography, Urban fiction, Mafia, African American criminals |
Who talks about Iceberg Slim on podcasts?
Ryan Hawk brought up Iceberg Slim; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on Ryan Hawk.
- How to Escape the Mental Prisons Holding You Back - Shaka Senghor's Incredible Journey on Ryan Hawk (Aug 2025) — Ryan Hawk