Was rudy ray moore gay

If you’re of age to remember the blaxploitation films of the ’70s, or was fortunately exposed to them later in life, then you’re familiar with one of the era’s biggest action heros—Rudy Ray Moore, aka “Dolemite.”

Now, a new documentary about the actor’s life reveals some shocking details, including mysteries behind his sexuality.

The finished product is a veritable object d’art, beautifully formatted with innumerable poster and album reproductions.

The cover is designed to resemble that of the retail version of EAT OUT MORE OFTEN, Moore’s breakthrough 1970 comedy album. It was such incongruity, of course, that made DOLEMITE and its sequel—and Moore’s follow-up films PETEY WHEATSTRAW (1977) and DISCO GODFATHER (1979)—so much dumb fun.

Moore kept his business instincts well honed, which didn’t exactly make him rich—a complaint he apparently aired quite frequently in his later years—but did ensure a steady fan base that only expanded in the nineties and the oughts, when Moore’s films became readily available on VHS and DVD.  Predictably, his greatest success arrived posthumously, with the Eddie Murphy headlined Netflix biopic DOLEMITE IS MY NAME (2019).

The last chapter consists, essentially, of an extended promo for that film, upon which Murray was employed as a research consultant.

As played by Moore, Dolemite was a master fighter and suave ladies’ man despite the fact that his originator was unattractive, uncoordinated and gay. Big D*ck”), Queen Latifah (“Mama Gave Birth to the Soul Children” on All Hail the Queen), NWA (“Gangster, Gangster”; “Just Don’t Bite It”; “She Swallowed It”), Dr.

Dre ( “The Chronic”: “Dre Day”, “Deeez Nuuuts”), Yo Yo (“Mama Don’t Take No Mess”), Master P, MC Ren, Snoop Dogg, Warren G., Ludacris, and more that I can’t think of right now. There were only three men around Rudy who weren’t gay. But he also had male lovers. I have heard stories and have found now that the accusations were correct.

Dolemite was Moore’s signature character, seen in the blaxsploitation classics DOLEMITE (1975) and THE HUMAN TORNADO (1976), in addition to numerous other films, music videos and personal appearances that more than anything else contributed to the legendary status Moore currently enjoys in and out of the black community.

THANK YOU FOR BEING MYSELF, a limited edition hardcover, was a two decade labor of love by author Mark Jason Murray (editor of SHOCKING IMAGES fanzine, where Murray’s interest in Moore originated).

But he also had male lovers. Along with the likes of Shaft, Superfly, and Sweet Sweetback – Dolemite was one of the signature characters that created the macho-pimp hero in urban filmmaking throughout the 1970s. Read the full EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW on Carlton Jordan. He also signed two drag queens to his label and had gay male actors in his movies.

The documentary will cover that.

So, will he movie, Disco Godfather, let us know more about this Blaxploitation hero? He also signed two drag queens to his label and had gay male actors in his movies. I approached the record labels or attorneys and told them I was representing Rudy’s catalog and that their artists sampled him without permission and we wanted compensation.

CarltonJordan.com: Was Rudy ever married or have any kids?