Be back soon. 42 Dugg may be doing his time, but he assures his return on his emotional record “Soon” featuring Arabian. Backed by a piano loop and Arabian’s assistance on the hook, the Detroit rapper takes a moment to reflect on love and family and looks for better days ahead. 42 Dugg was arrested […]
DJ Kurupt locks city music blocks like clockwork with the hustle, the durable mixtape arena, which only one DJ could mesh with seamless blends and exclusive artist features. The mixtape industry assassinator, with an extensive track record to defend any revenge, coupled with a hard-working reputation is what DJ Kurupt is built for.
With due respect, between mixtapes and producing in the industry, The Mixtape Hero’s creative talent may have gotten him through the gate, but it was the power and ability to break records that took DJ Kurupt to higher heights. Just about every major artist to date has hosted or dropped an exclusive feature on one of his mixtapes. Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent, Juelz Santana, Ne-yo, T-pain, Pharrell, Jadakiss, Redman, Mobb Deep, as well as the reggae-dons Beenie Man and Red Rat have a presence.
Clearly, DJ Kurupt posts comfortably at the top of the mixtape mountain. His hunger married to his creative outlook and dedication to the DJ sport has enabled him to distribute his mixtape promotional CDs internationally over Europe (London), Asia (Japan), and the Caribbean.
“Honestly, I’ve been blessed to have some of the strongest artists in the game bless my tapes, everyone from Alicia Keys, Akon, & B.G. former Cash Money, as well as upcoming artists on the scene.” – Dj Kurupt
DJ Kurupt has also has worked with and produced for numerous artists from the northern and southern regions such as Jacki O, Talia Cole, Princess from Crime Mob, I-20 (DTP), Uncle Murder, Jay Rock, A-Mafia, Murphy Lee (St. Lunatics) just to name a few. In 2003, he was handpicked by Def Jam Records to produce the CD Sampler to launch their newest artist Joe Budden, and again in 2004 to launch Today’s R&B star Ne-yo.
The game has also seen DJ Kuruptin action behind the turntables when he appeared on 106th and Park as a guest DJ and judge of the weekly segment; Freestyle Friday.
Radio work has also absorbed DJ Kurupt’s hustle for success and street credibility. In conjunction with his A-list mixtape production credits, he hosted his own Streetcorner Radio Mix-Show and can account for numerous radio appearances.
This weekend, protests broke out across the world after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States.
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Amidst the protests, Halle Berry took to Instagram to condemn the Supreme Court’s decision and issue a call to action.
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“I’m outraged!” she wrote. “What the supreme court has done is BULLSHIT.”
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“Something has to be done!! Guns have more rights than women.”
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This week, the Supreme Court also struck down a New York law restricting concealed carry in the state, a potentially major Second Amendment decision.
“Stop this war on women and keep your laws off of our bodies. We have to [band] together and NOT accept this!”
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“We can’t just post about it and talk about — we must DO SOMETHING about it!”
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Well put. You can learn more about how to still access abortion in the US here and how to donate to abortion funds here.
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