Danny Brown is an award-winning rapper and writer from Detroit who found success as a DJ and social media personality.  He began in the hip-hop group Reser’vor Dogs, and gained the attention of the Roc-A-Fella label where he released his mixtape, Detroit State of Mind.  Partnering with Tony Yayo of 50 Cent’s collaborative, G-Unit, they […]

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Danny Brown is an award-winning rapper and writer from Detroit who found success as a DJ and social media personality.  He began in the hip-hop group Reser’vor Dogs, and gained the attention of the Roc-A-Fella label where he released his mixtape, Detroit State of Mind.  Partnering with Tony Yayo of 50 Cent’s collaborative, G-Unit, they recorded ‘Hawaiian Snow,’ in 2010.  Brown stayed true to his hipster image and released his first solo album, The Hybrid, on the indie record label, Rappers I Know.  His trademark high-pitched voice made him stand out and albums XXX, and Old, featuring A$AP Rocky, were released in 2011 and 2013, respectively.  He is writing a children’s book on self-esteem in black women and has won the Woodie Award for Best Video for his song, ‘Grown Up.’

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