Dead Prez

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dead prez
Dead Prez performing in Lansing, 2009
Background information
Origin	New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop political hip hop conscious hip hop
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Loud Relativity Invasion
Members	M-1 stic.man
Website	deadprez.com

Dead Prez (stylized in lowercase) is an American hip hop duo composed of M-1 and stic.man, formed in 1996 in New York City. They are known for their confrontational style, combined with lyrics focused on both militant social justice, self-determination, and Pan-Africanism. The duo maintains an ethical stance against corporate control over the media, especially hip hop record labels.