Velvett Boxx (Detroit, Michigan)

USA / Michigan / Oak Park / Detroit, Michigan / West 7 Mile Road, 15736
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Clothing store in Detroit, MI.

The former Hip Hop Shop building (1993-1997).
The Hip Hop Shop was a boutique and worldwide Mecca for Hip Hop Culture opened by Maurice Malone in 1993. It was famous for its Rap Battles which took place every Saturday afternoon from 5pm to 7pm. The battles often included in their youth, Eminem, members of D-12, Slum Village, producer J Dilla and other Detroit Hip Hop Legends. The battles that took place also help to inspire the movie "8-Mile" starring Eminem.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_Hop_Shop
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Coordinates:   42°25'50"N   83°12'10"W
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