Lois Reitzes: ‘I Was Inspiration For 1992 Rap Hit’

One of the most noted rap songs of the early 1990s turned out quite different than was first envisioned. 

Rapper Sir-Mix-A-Lot made it big with his hit, “Baby Got Back.” But originally, the song was titled, “Baby Got Bach.” 

And the inspiration? 

A budding friendship between Anthony Ray (Sir Mix’s real name) and WABE’s own Lois Reitzes. 

For the first time, Reitzes shared her story with Senior Reporter Jim Burress. 

(To hear the interview, click the ‘Listen’ icon below.) 

Lois Reitzes tells Jim Burress about the misunderstanding behind Sir-Mix-A-Lot's 1992, “Baby Got Back.”