Iceberg Slim

Robert Beck (born Robert Lee Maupin or Robert Moppins Jr.; August 4, 1918 – April 30, 1992), better known as Iceberg Slim, was an American former pimp who later became a writer. Beck's novels were adapted into films.

For other people named Robert Beck, see Robert Beck (disambiguation).
This article is about the American author. For Nigerian musician, see Iceberg Slim (musician). For the British rapper, see Iceberg Slimm.
Robert Beck
Born
Robert Lee Maupin

August 4, 1918 (1918-08-04)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 1992(1992-04-30) (aged 73)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Pimp, author
Spouse(s)Betty Shue (common law, 1960s)
Diane Millman (1982 onwards)
Children4
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