Aug 10, 2016

Prophets of Rage Throw Down at RNC in Cleveland (Photos)

Got a chance to peep some of my favorite artists: Chuck D of Public Enemy, B Real of Cypress Hill and Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. The trio got together and formed a group called Prophets of Rage and on the opening day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland, they threw a free concert in the heart of East Cleveland.

A couple of thousand people showed up for the show and were treated to an incredible afternoon that included all sorts of speakers and opening acts like; Rebel Diaz from the Bronx and Son of None from Baltimore..

After the show everyone took to the streets in what was dubbed the March to End Poverty and walked 5 miles in the blistering sun to the front entrance of the RNC… Here are some of the photos from that memorable day.

Local Cleveland activist Reverend Early hosted the show

This sister did an opening poem that sent chills up everyone’s spine at the Prophet of Rage Show

Son of None proved he’s No Joke when he got on the Mic and Wrecked Shop

DJ Illinois of Rebel Diaz reps hard for his state and his city of Chicago

This singer whose name I forgot had some powerful lyrics

Rebel Diaz featuring Rodstarz and his brother G1 Keep it Lit

Rebel Diaz got everyone going when they did their song “Which Side are U On’?

Rodstarz is one of the most underrated emcees around… There is no compromise in his lyrics

G1 of Rebel Diaz is an amazing producer and also gets busy on the mic

Crowd went nuts when Tom Morello of Rage against the Machine hit the stage to introduce Prophets of Rage

Chuck D and B Real came on stage and it was game over both are stellar emcees..

Chuck D of Public Enemy did reworkings of his classic songs for Prophets of Rage

Tom Morello showing fools how to do the damn thing

Chuck D and B Real -It doesn’t get any better.. We need more super groups