Red Bull EmSee is an invitation-only battle series designed to find the best freestyle rappers in the country and give them a national platform to show their skills and earn acclaim. This year’s eight-city tour stops in Detroit on October 28 at St. Andrews Hall.
 Local rap legends Royce da 5’9″ (Slaughterhouse), Denaun Porter (D12) and Trick Trick (Goon Squad) will be doing double duty as judges and performers while DJ Dez (Slum Village) mans the turntables throughout the night. The winner of the Detroit qualifier will advance to the finals in Atlanta next month where he’ll vie for the national championship and an opportunity to record with a headlining producer of his choice. 
 WHEN: Friday, October 28 WHERE: St. Andrew’s Hall , 431 E. Congress Street, Detroit, MI Doors: 9pm. Ages 18+ TICKETS: $8 in advance at www.livenation.com / $12 at the door

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