Derrick Parker, NYPD’s Legendary ‘Hip-Hop Cop’ Who Investigated Rap’s Biggest Cases, Dies at 65

NYPD’s legendary ‘Hip-Hop Cop’ Derrick Parker — detective on rap’s biggest stars and murders — dead at 65

After Parker retired from the NYPD in 2002, he worked in security for large events and executive protection, applying the same philosophy of knowing who would be going where to avoid conflicts.

Derrick Parker, NYPD’s Legendary ‘Hip-Hop Cop’ Who Investigated Rap’s Biggest Cases, Dies at 65

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NYPD’s legendary ‘Hip-Hop Cop' Derrick Parker, who investigated rap’s biggest stars and murders, dead at 65

Derrick Parker, the former NYPD detective known as the 'Hip-Hop Cop' for his work in the rap intelligence unit, has died at 65. He investigated cases tied to Tupac Shakur and Biggie.