Dead Prez

dead prez
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.