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Lists: 5 Oddball Facts About Detroit’s Biggest Rappers
Everybody’s got a story. In Detroit, these stories are quirky and original to the point that you’ll be surprised at some of the things you can find. We looked at the stories of some of our biggest stars and discovered some information that’ll surprise you. From Kash Doll to Dej Loaf, the city is populated by some very interesting characters. Take a look at some oddball facts about some of our biggest artists.
Kash Doll’s $40,000 Night
Kash Doll’s very open about her pre-rap career: she was an exotic dancer at Spinx Showgirls in Detroit, MI. She made a ton of money dancing in a not so typical fashion – she rapped more than actually danced. In an interview with The Fader, she revealed that her sets usually consisted of her walking back and forth on stage, reciting songs instead of focusing on moving her body. Her famous $26,000 night that she openly discusses was on one of these nights. In addition to that money though, she made more off the stage. The $26,000 figure that she talks about came from floor money only. At the door and the bar is where she racked up over $13,000 more. She said that the money was so high from the ground that it came up to her shin.
Big Sean’s First Ode to Detroit Was Produced By A Superstar Producer Before His Time
One of Detroit’s biggest artists who constantly brings light to his city is Big Sean. Over the course of his lengthy career, he’s crafted numerous odes to the city by providing realistic depictions of life there. In 2010, on his Finally Famous Vol. 3 mixtape, he released the largely under-the-radar “Hometown,” produced by Eliseo of Treal and, surprisingly, Metro Boomin – at the time, only 16 years old. Who would have guessed that Boomin would go on to become one of the biggest producers of this generation
Tee Grizzley Read Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad
Due to some crimes that Tee Grizzley’s not afraid to discuss in interviews, the 23-year-old rapper served a jail sentence that gave him time to get his head in a number of books. One of them was Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, Founder of Rich Dad company and real estate investor. The book serves as an entry point to financial understanding and gives detailed information on how to develop a millionaire mindset. It’s a recommended read by a number of self-improvement blogs and millionaires who cite the book as what gave them the start they need.
Eastside Peezy Isn’t A Fan of Plastic Surgery on Women
Nowadays, going under the plastic surgeon’s knife is something that people don’t hesitate to do. It’s become so commonplace in society that bodies modified by surgery have become the standard that natural bodies are judged again. Women often go under the knife to get their breasts or butts enhanced, usually sucking fat out of an area to enhance them. Implants also go in either area. Peezy, of Team Eastside, is a unique individual: he doesn’t like fake butts and never will. While he’s admitted to dealing with them in the past, he doesn’t prefer them.
Dej Loaf Was A Janitor At A Chrysler Car Plant
In 2014, Dej Loaf’s “Try Me” dominated air waves with its silky smoothness, Carribean influence, and bouncy vocals that made it a smash hit. The song catapulted her into stardom, landing her a deal with Columbia Records. Just a few months before the song took off, she worked as a janitor at a Chrysler plant in Detroit’s suburbs. She hated the job, but she kept it because it paid for studio time to record music. Eventually, she quit because, in the end, it just wasn’t worth it.
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The pandemic is officially over, and we’re back outside! Back by popular demand, G2 Presents The Millennium Tour: Turned Up!, presented by G-Squared Events and The Black Promoters Collective (BPC), kicked off last weekend with shows in Hampton, VA ( Friday, October 7th), Charlotte, NC (Saturday, October 8th) and Baltimore, MD (Sunday, October 9th). The tour will take over 24 cities, starting with Hampton and ending in Oakland, CA on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Headlined by none other than the ultimate fan favorite, Bow Wow, our undeniable Verzuz champ, Mario, and R&B songstress Keri Hilson, this year’s tour talent lineup is insane. The highly-anticipated brand return will additionally include performances by Lloyd, Bobby V, Pleasure P, Sammie, Ying Yang Twins, Dem Franchize Boyz, Crime Mob, Travis Porter, Lil Scrappy, Trillville, Chingy and the reunion of Day 26.
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As if the lineup wasn’t stacked already, The Smokers Club Fest continues to give the people what they want by adding Chief Keef who will be performing his debut album “Finally Rich”. This festival already perfectly encapsulated the much lauded “Blog Era” of rap which took place from 2008-2014, but now has the final infinity stone inserted into the gauntlet in the form of Sosa.
The Smoker’s Club Fest takes over Glen Helen Amphitheater on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Celebrating hip hop as one of the leading forces in paving the way for cannabis culture becoming mainstream, the festival lineup includes Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Schoolboy Q, Wiz Khalifa, A&AP Ferg, 2 Chainz, Dom Kennedy, Lupe Fiasco, Joey Bada$$, Flatbush Zombies, Yung Lean, Wale, Curren$y, Danny Brown, Rico Nasty, Earl Sweatshirt, Sofaygo, Pierre Bourne, Sahbabii, Cochise, Lucki, Yeat, AB-Soul, Jay Rock, Berner, Zack Fox, The Alchemist, Clams Casino, Mick Jenkins, Reason, Smoke DZA, Casey Veggies, Domo Genesis, The Underachievers, The Cool Kids, Kirko Bangz, Pac Div, Kreayshawn, Ken Car$on, Bktherula, Babyxsosa, Zeelooperz, Coco & Clair Clair, Tisakorean, Destroy Lonely, Sid, Shyne, Bad Neighbors, Sparoh Homicide, Meechie, Abby, Jasmine, Belis, Eryn, Yayo, Dacartune, Slayter, Nymlo, McFly, Lul Bob, and Stinje.
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Cree Ikuko is a biracial beauty who’s racy photoshoots have taken Instagram and Tumblr by storm. Her art, always tasteful – she refrains from shooting nude – has an elegant quality about it, making each release of hers something that people look forward to like sports games. In addition to being a rising model, she also is a poet, songwriter, and recently, gotten into vlogging. She’s a multi-threat with a high probability for continued success, so checking out her Instagram account for our Best of Instagram series is a must. Check out our pics below.
Perfection, Unbridled
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At first glance, this picture is nothing but a simple selfie that’s both stunning and mysterious. But taking a closer look shows the many working parts that make this one of our favorite pictures on Instagram so far. From the curly hair to the smug look on her face, the reveal of just enough cleavage to intrigue viewers, and the color contrasts of the shirt that make it one of the most interesting tops currently out on the market, Cree knows how to make a statement.
Beach Body
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When it comes to beach bodies, Cree might have the ultimate one. Her bathing suit is endlessly inviting, almost teasing us in what it hides. She knows that she fills it out to perfection – it’s up to us to refrain from salivating like hungry dogs.
Bathroom Stall Selfies
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Since when has a bathroom selfie ever made it into our best of Instagram list? Cree provides an exception: her careless pose borders on perfect. Between her casual face and the way her dress clings to her body like a bodysuit, nothing can go wrong with this picture.
Car selfies
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It’s become a thing now that we can’t deny: Cree breaks all selfie rules with her careless, yet elegant photos. A casual car trip turns into an aesthetically pleasing visual memory that we’re glad to have come across on Instagram.
String Chronicles
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String bathing suits are her thing and we’re glad to see that she has more than one. The turquoise color acts as a delicate contrast from her bronze skin that makes it all the more intriguing to view. The fact that most of her face is covered in shadow goes a long way in making this photo mysterious.
Killer Nurse
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With Halloween right around the corner, it’s only right that she’d find a costume to scare people into a heart attack. This costume will cause a heart attack, but not out of fright.
Halloween Preparations
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Out of both Halloween costumes, this one would be scarier. It’s almost the more inviting of the two, with cleavage that looks dangerously close to popping out. The red hair also helps the picture to look scary. Be on the lookout on Halloween to see her in this.
Cree Lannister
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZRtaNDBo9L/?taken-by=cree.ikuko
There’s a very Game Of Thrones feel to this post in particular. Although she’s sitting in a white armchair that’s the stark opposite of the foreboding Iron Throne in Westeros, the self-confidence evident in the post along with the pose invoke Cersei Lannister comparisons. We bet that Cree’s much nicer and more approachable than the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.
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