Detroit hip-hop artist and battle rapper Quest Mcody has recently sat down with P to Da 3rd Letter on Rap Grid where the two talked about Eminem and Benzino’s reignited beef, why Eminem slander is still cool thing to do and how Big Proof influenced the entire Detroit rap scene….
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D12 announce Canada, Australia & New Zealand tour dates
After touring in Europe, D12 (Swifty McVay and Kuniva) are back on the road with Detroit’s own Obie Trice and Xzibit to celebrate the 20th anniversary of three iconic albums — D12’s D12 World, Xzibit’s Man vs. Machine and Obie Trice’s blockbuster Shady Records album Cheers. The legendary Detroit MCs will…
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Denaun Porter shares his thoughts on Eminem dissing Benzino
Denaun Porter has just shared his thoughts on Eminem dissing Benzino on “Doomsday Pt. 2” from Cole Bennett and Lyrical Lemonade album, All Is Yellow. Shadyverse fan account shared a video of Benzino saying: “Nothing y’all can tell me. I’m cooking your Rap God. The guy that you have been…
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New Song: Read The PDF – “The Time”
Super producers Mr. Porter, Focus… and Dem Jointz have come together to form a brand new supergroup by the name of “Read The PDF.” The group’s name may sound odd, but it is made up of their initials and is descriptive of their informative music. Music with substance like Brooklyn-based…
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New Song: Lazarus & Mr. Porter – “Scalpel”
Detroit rapper Lazarus drops new single titled “Scalpel,” produced by Detroit’s own super-producer Denaun Porter. The song showcases the art of lyricism bring it to new heights as Lazarus delivers multi-syllable rhymes and flow schemes with the sharpness of a surgical scalpel. I recently had the opportunity to listen to…
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Kuniva and Swift McVay of D12 to launch “A Free Songwriting Class” in 2024
D12’s very own Kuniva and Swifty McVay are planning very interesting project for aspiring emcees which will give them opportunity to break into the big stages. In 2024, the two Detroit legends will be offering a free songwriting class for aspiring songwriters, rappers, and MCs. They will provide the beat…
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D12’s Swifty McVay releases music video for “Coming To Get You”
D12’s Swifty McVay has just dropped the visuals for “Coming To Get You,” single, produced by 80 Empire, from his 2022 album, Detroit Life 2. The music video of “Coming To Get You” is directed by Black Ace Media and features cameo from DeeJay King. “My Bro @thereal_dj_king & I…
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D12 announce UK tour “20 Year Anniversary”
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of their second and final studio album, “D12 World,” D12 (Swifty McVay and Kuniva) have scheduled a UK tour. The Detroit hip-hop collective will travel across the Atlantic Ocean beginning in December and perform at the O2 Ritz in Manchester on December 6. D12 will…
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New Song: Read The PDF – “By”
Mr. Porter, Focus… and Dem Jointz have come together to form a brand new supergroup by the name of “Read The PDF.” The group’s name may sound odd, but it is made up of their initials and is descriptive of their informative music. Music with substance like Run The Jewels….
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Billboard ranks G-Unit at No. 19 on “50 Greatest Rap Groups of All Time,” snubs D12
Billboard magazine has released the final top 10 in their ranking of the 50 Greatest Rap Groups of All Time. The magazine reports: In determining these rankings, the Billboard editorial team again took the following criteria into account, not in any specific order: body of work/achievements (charted singles/albums, gold/platinum certifications,…
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Nasaan pens heartfelt letter to his father Proof
17 years have passed since Big Proof passed away. On April 11, 2006, Proof was shot three times by Mario Etheridge, once in the head and twice in the chest, after a dispute broke out during a game of billiards at the CCC Club on 8 Mile Road in Detroit….
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New Song: Fury – “Rage Quit” ft. D12
The brand new effort ‘Rage Quit’ (Released via Leathal Wreckords) from long time East-Coast Wicked Underground emcee who goes by the name of Fury is here and new D12 feature comes with it. The 12-track LP includes guest appearances from D12, King Gordy, Riff Raff and Shaggy 2 Dope among…