Clarence Ronnie Keaton (born 1961), known by the stage name, T La Rock, was an American old school rapper best known for his collaboration with Def Jam Recordings co-founder Rick Rubin and the 1984 single, "It's Yours". Early years T La Rock was born and raised in the Bronx borough of New York City. A former break dancer, he is the older brother of fellow old school rapper Special K of The Treacherous Three. T La Rock stands 6'4" tall. Rap career In 1984, T La Rock and his brother Special K wrote "It's Yours", which was produced by Rick Rubin and his fledgling Def Jam production company. Often erronesouly credited as the first single released by Def Jam Recordings, "It's Yours" was actually released by Partytime/Streetwise Records, but was produced by Def Jam.