Diggy Simmons promises to keep records Curse Free

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

While hip hop is all about self-expression, over the years rhymes have been filled with obscenities and harsh lyrics. Among the people who helped turn hip hop mainstream was Run-DMC. The trio was known for their Raising Hell album, among other famous songs.

There were minor curses in Run-DMC's music and they were considered offensive, at the time. As he grew older, Run got saved and became a preacher. To the new audience, he is better known as Rev Run. Leaving an iconic legacy in the rap game, his children want to follow in his footsteps.

Both JoJo and Diggy Simmons have begun rap careers, with the latter being signed to Atlantic Records. While JoJo curses in his records, Diggy promised his music would be something everyone could listen to. Diggy said if he were to say certain things, people would wonder how Rev Run feels about this and he does not want to make the family look bad, as the child of a preacher.

Diggy Simmons said he would never say anything that would bring shame to his family, but he would also continue to be himself. Regardless of his success, Diggy said he would always be himself, which is person who does not curse. Diggy said he is not trying to be clean, he feels he can still dominate the game without using profanity. Never has he even thought about cursing when he gets older, as other teen-rappers-turned-adult stars, Lil Wayne and Bow Wow did.

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DMC preparing Rap Comeback

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last week, DMC spoke on DMX's comeback, giving the troubled rapper his endorsement. When hip hop first went commercial, DMC was there for it all. The rapper was one-third of the legendary hip hop trio, Run-DMC.

Over time, new movements emerged in hip hop and Run-DMC was overlooked. Currently, Run is a preacher and has taken on the moniker Rev Run. Jam Master Jay was brutally murdered during the fall of 2002. DMC has been working on several projects.

Now, his most important project is working on his comeback album. Despite not releasing new music in years, DMC has stayed in the middle of the hip hop mix. DMC has recruited Travis Barker and other rockers for his album.

DMC described his comeback as "King of Rock" on steroids.

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Square Off ft. Cory Gunz - "The Pain"

Featuring the sons of Doug E. Fresh, Square Off was initially likened to Team BLACKOUT. The son of Rev Run, JoJo Simmons, was a member of Team BLACKOUT.

Soon, it became clear the only similarities betweeen the two groups were their fathers. Square Off has been steadily making strides. Most recently, they teamed up with Cory Gunz.

Keeping the trend alive, Cory Gunz also descends from hip hop royalty. However, as an artist of Young Money, Cory Gunz has built his own reputation in the rap game. With this, it was a great opportunity for Square Off to link up with the Gunna. The group collaborated with Cory Gunz on "The Pain."

Listen to "The Pain" by Square Off ft. Cory Gunz below:

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