DJ Drama is the most prolific and visible mixtape DJ in the hip hop industry. With a seemingly-endless parade of artists looking to work with Drama's popular series, he has become the go-to DJ for hip hop's elite personalities. Drama even released the behind-the-scenes "Gangsta Grillz: Respect the Game" DVD.
With 2010 appearances by T.I., Cam'ron, Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane and dead prez, DJ Drama's "…Grillz" series remained the most iconic mixtape series in hip hop, with the latest due to be released in late 2010 or early 2011. T.I.'s "F*** A Mixtape," in particular, was significant in that it was the only recordings the rapper released after being released from prison in spring 2009. Despite a few misunderstandings with some hip hop stars, (like Young Jeezy), Drama is still a trusted media figure among rappers and lands numerous interviews with stars like Drake and Wiz Khalifa.
He made an appearance in T-Pain's "Freaknik: The Musical" as 'Mr. Thanksgiving,' and The popular DJ also appeared on CNN's forum/discussion "Black Men In the Age of President Obama" discussing race relations against the backdrop of the current political climate.
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DJ Drama is the most prolific and visible mixtape DJ in the hip hop industry. With a seemingly-endless parade of artists looking to work with Drama's popular series, he has become the go-to DJ for hip hop's elite personalities. Drama even released the behind-the-scenes "Gangsta Grillz: Respect the Game" DVD.
