Put both of your arms high in the air, ball up your fists, now bring them down slowly in a shaking motion. That is called the "Blade Dance", or "Boss Up" dance, made popular by former Detroit rapper ...

If you ask almost any millennial Detroiter to “hit the Blade dance,” it’s almost guaranteed that they will enthusiastically bend both their arms, raise two fists, and bring it back down in one shaking ...

Detroit’s rap scene is as raw and resilient as the city itself. Known for its blue-collar roots and unshakable pride, the D has produced some of the most innovative and impactful artists in Hip Hop.

DETROIT – We all know how popular the Blade Dance created by Blade Icewood has become. But Blade’s son is saying that’s not good enough. “It’s been going on for some years. But now it’s like on a ...

Babyface Ray ranks Eminem, Blade Icewood and Peezy on Detroit's Hip-Hop Mt. Rushmore. He explains why each rapper deserves to ...

Darnell “Lil Blade” Lindsay Jr. is using his late father’s legacy to help others. His father is the late Detroit rapper Blade Icewood.

Since the golden era of Motown, Detroit has had an ongoing influence on every musical genre. However, the city's cultural impact exceeds the legendary label. From Eminem's rise to fame in the late ...

They don't say "Detroit Vs. Everybody" for nothing: Dismissed from the outside and splintered within, Michigan's rap cities turned scrap-or-die... As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping ...

Detroit is the home of Motown, but its rap history isn't as rich. The city has been home to some of the best lyricists and producers that the industry has to offer, but most of them succeed either ...

As expansive and forward-pushing as rap can be, it’s equally, if not more, steeped in comfort and familiarity. Almost as quickly as trends are set, they become played out. Ones that stick are ...

Detroit is having a hip-hop renaissance. Every week I stumble across a new rapper with that signature Midwest slur and slightly behind-the-beat delivery, telling tales of their latest credit card scam ...