The conversation around Eminem being a “guest in hip-hop” has persisted for years, rooted in the idea that hip-hop, a genre born from Black culture and struggle, must be protected from cultural appropriation. The term was popularized by rapper Lord Jamar, who argued that white artists like Eminem benefit from…
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D12 release their mixtapes on streaming platforms
D12 have released their mixtapes on every major streaming services. Return of the Dozen (2008), Return of the Dozen Vol. 2 (2011) and Devil’s Night: Reloaded (2015) are all now available for the fans to stream on Apple Music, YouTube Music and Spotify. Tapes that are still not available on…
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D12’s “Return Of The Dozen, Vol. 1” available on streaming!
D12’s 2008 mixtape called Return Of The Dozen, Vol. 1 is now available on streaming services. Return of the Dozen is the third mixtape by D12. It was released on May 21, 2008 under Shady Records and Interscope Records. This was their first project since the passing of the group’s…
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D12 ‘s 20th Anniversary Canadian Tour: A Review By CeaTee
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a huge fan of D12 and all things Shady Records. When I heard 2/6 of D12 were coming to my city along with Obie Trice, you know I had to jump on it. Naturally, I had to grab the VIP meet and greet pass…
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D12 pay tribute to Eminem by performing “Lose Yourself” in Canada
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 take stages in Canada,…
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Calicoe recalls the night Proof died, says Bizarre carried on what Proof was doing
Detroit battle rap legend Calicoe has recently sat down with Kid L where they talked about his come up in the battle scene, and even being named by Proof. He tells a story of D12‘s Bizarre, making safety a priority during a rap battle that almost went left. They also…
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Kuniva responds to people who claim Eminem also has ghoswriters
Kuniva of D12 has recently responded to people who claim Eminem might also be using ghostwriters, in the context of Slim Shady may also was getting some help when he was in the studio with D12 or Royce 5’9″. Benzino has recently admitted to having help writing his Eminem diss…
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D12 respond after Benzino claimed one of D12 members told him about Royce ghostwriting for Eminem
Few days ago, Benzino said has proof of Royce Da 5’9” ghostwriting for Eminem and the evidence is coming from one of D12 ’s members. Zino said on Instagram: ““I finally got the proof I needed. Someone in their inner circle (D12) just confirmed it. Royce has ghostwroted for your…
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D12’s “Devil’s Night” mixtape is now available on streaming
D12‘s Devil’s Night mixtape, released back in October 30, 2015, is now available on all streaming platform worldwide. The mixtape is a follow-up of Return of the Dozen Vol. 2 (2011), and the continuation to their 2001 debut album Devil’s Night. The tape features Eminem, King Gordy, Lazarus, KXNG Crooked,…
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Bizarre of D12 throws shot at Benzino in a new freestyle
Bizarre from D12 has just dropped a new video freestyle called “8 A.M,” rapping over Drake’s “8AM in Charlotte” beat, from Dreezy’s 2023 album, For All The Dogs. In the song, Bizarre throws a little shot at Benzino with the following lines: “I’m in Reno, at the Casino, with this…
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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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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 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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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…