Detroit hip hop

Detroit hip hop refers to hip hop music that originates in Detroit, Michigan. Many rap groups in Detroit often "beef" or fall out, really starting back in 2000. When the Street Lord'z vs. Rock Bottom, then in 2002 with Eminem & D12 vs. Royce Da 5'9", and in 2004 with the Eastside Chedda Boyz vs. Street Lord'z, and then again in 2007 with Killa Kaunn of Iron Fist Records vs. Famous & Flame. Since the 1990s the Detroit rap scene has been devastated... more
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