Leland Robinson, the last living son of Sugar Hill Records founders Sylvia and Joe Robinson, responded to a recent viral video by KRS-One where he claims that Sugar Hill Records was the worst thing that ever happened to Hip-Hop.

"People have always talked about us, but I felt that I had to address it this time," Leland told Rock The Bells. "Sugar Hill Records is the best thing to happen to Hip-Hop."

Leland also appeared on the Poo 'N Space podcast to talk about the issue. "Sugar Hill Records is the best thing to ever happen to Hip Hop!" he said. "Here you have a woman and her husband who took the chance of making Hip-Hop Records and putting them out worldwide independently themselves. I just think that without them we wouldn't be in the position that we are today."

Leland then explained that he knows KRS and how disappointed he was to see the video. "I got upset because I think Kris is a great dude, a very intelligent dude. Every time I see him I speak to him."

Leland went on to explain what may have prompted KRS's statement. "Back in 1987, KRS put out Criminal Minded. Sugar Hill closed down in 1985. In 1991, Jack Allen of B-Boy Records came over to rent space at Sugar Hill Records because we had a big building over there. By them renting space, Jack Allen and my father did some business together. We at Sugar Hill re-released the Criminal Minded album in '91. That's four years later. We distributed the album for Jack Allen and it was our responsibility to pay Jack Allen and B-Boy Records. B-Boy Records is now obligated to pay the artist."

Leland also addressed KRS-One's claims that Sugar Hill Records was a case of older Black business people exploiting the talents of Black youth. "KRS is going from hearsay of other artists," he said. "How could he know? Numbers don't lie. If you're smart enough to check their record sales you'd know. We shut down in '85. Some of these artists came to us in '81. My question to some of those artists is, it's been almost 50 years. What have you done?"

After pointing out that Sylvia played a part in the career of most successful rappers and moguls via them sampling her productions, including Diddy, Kanye West and Jay -Z, Leland doubles down on his disappointment with KRS. "I've never had any issues with KRS-One. It bothers me that this would come from a friend or even an associate. I don't expect my associate to talk bad on me, and I definitely wouldn't bring your parents into anything that would make you feel different about me. If that's the way you feel cool, but don't forget — you can't get away from the beginning. And because she did what she did you're in a great position in life."