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==Personal life==
Rock is an avid [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] fan. He enjoys reading and collecting comic books of his favorite superhero characters, such as [[The Incredible Hulk]], [[Spider-Man]], and [[X-Men]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv2DyM6YC8o |title=Pete Rock - Favorite Marvel Comics, Not A DC Guy, Music For Black Panther (247HH Exclusive) |date=August 2, 2016 |publisher=247HH |via=YouTube |accessdate=July 12, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmOcpKIewcQ |title=Stussy x Marvel - DJ Pete Rock |date=August 2, 2011 |publisher=StussyVideo |via=YouTube |accessdate=July 12, 2024}}</ref> Rock is also a avid fan of the [[NFL]] football team [[New York Giants]] and the [[NBA]] basketball team [[New York Knicks]].<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHn4PJc_3TM&t=92s |title=Godcast on Little Mermaid backlash, Pete Rock joins to talk about the SP-1200, Jay Dilla and MORE! |date=July 21, 2019 |publisher=Yanadameen Godcast |time=1:32 |via=YouTube |accessdate=July 12, 2024}}</ref>
 
==Legacy==
A publisher from TV One called Pete Rock "the most visionary and renowned producers in Hip Hop history".<ref>{{cite news|last=Jhanaya|first=Belle|date=March 22, 2022|title=Celebrating the Legacy of Super Hitmaker Pete Rock|url=https://tvone.tv/106287/celebrating-the-legacy-of-super-hitmaker-pete-rock/|website=TVone.com|access-date=August 11, 2024}}</ref> Rock is viewed as the most prolific, influential, and respected hip-hop producers of all-time.<ref>{{cite news|last=Isenberg|first=Daniel|date=June 9, 2011|title=Celebrating the Legacy of Super Hitmaker Pete Rock|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/daniel-isenberg/interview-pete-rock-classics|website=complex.com|access-date=August 11, 2024}}</ref> A writer from Yellow Brick, called Pete Rock's music "a unique sound, which blends jazz and soul samples with hard-hitting drums, has inspired countless producers and helped shape the sound of hip hop."<ref>{{cite news|last=Brick|first=Yellow|date=July 30, 2023|title=Celebrating the Legacy of Super Hitmaker Pete Rock|url=https://www.yellowbrick.co/blog/music/the-legendary-pete-rock-a-master-of-hip-hop-production|website=www.yellowbrick.co|access-date=August 11, 2024}}</ref>
 
==Discography==