Motormouths: Notable Detroit MCs

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Motormouths: Notable Detroit MCs - Today, April 11, marks the sixth anniversary of the tragic shooting death of Proof. As Em's right-hand man, D12's heart and soul, a solo artist and the host of the legendary Hip Hop Shop open mics, Proof was a key figure in establishing Detroit as a hip hop hotspot. With the foundation that he helped build, the city's influence continues to grow each year. Here, in honor of Proof, we take a look at just some of the most prominent MCs to emerge from his hometown. —Alex Gale(Photo: Courtesy Iron Fist Records)
Big Sean - Big Sean’s sing-songy, “hashtag rap” style has influenced Drake, Nicki Minaj and even his G.O.O.D. Music mentor Kanye West. The 106 & Park favorite’s debut album, Finally Famous, debuted at No. 3 on the charts, led by the smash single “My Last,” featuring Chris Brown.(Photo by Brad Barket/PictureGroup)
/content/dam/betcom/images/2011/05/Music-5.1-5.15/050611-Music-Tweets-Royce.jpgSlum Village - Though two of their rotating members have passed on, Slum Village left a huge mark on hip hop. Highlighted by the groundbreaking Midwestern swing of late MC/producer Dilla in his prime, the group — which has also included T3, Baatin (who passed on in 2009) and, later on, Elzhi — crafted underground classics like “Players” and “Get Dis Money” and laid the foundation for the Detroit hip hop sound.(Photo: Capitol Records)

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Motormouths: Notable Detroit MCs - Today, April 11, marks the sixth anniversary of the tragic shooting death of Proof. As Em's right-hand man, D12's heart and soul, a solo artist and the host of the legendary Hip Hop Shop open mics, Proof was a key figure in establishing Detroit as a hip hop hotspot. With the foundation that he helped build, the city's influence continues to grow each year. Here, in honor of Proof, we take a look at just some of the most prominent MCs to emerge from his hometown. —Alex Gale(Photo: Courtesy Iron Fist Records)

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