Iceberg Slim’s son, Melvin Beck, was murdered in 1999.
Melvin Beck, who was also known as Misty Beck, was the son of the famous pimp-turned-author Iceberg Slim, whose real name was Robert Beck. Iceberg Slim is best known for his influential autobiography “Pimp: The Story of My Life,” which provided a gritty portrayal of life on the streets and the pimping subculture.
Melvin followed in his father’s footsteps for a time, engaging in criminal activities, but his life was tragically cut short. On October 1, 1999, Melvin Beck was shot and killed in South Los Angeles. He was 47 years old at the time of his death. The circumstances surrounding his murder were murky, and it was reported that he was killed by a prostitute over a financial dispute. However, the details of the case remain somewhat unclear, and it is not known if anyone was ever charged or convicted in connection with his murder.
The death of Melvin Beck was a devastating blow to his family and those who knew him. Iceberg Slim himself had passed away years earlier, in 1992, and did not live to see the tragic end of his son’s life. The legacy of Iceberg Slim, however, continues to influence modern literature and culture, with his works being cited as an inspiration by many contemporary writers and artists.