Influences on Dead Prez

Rakim
Big Daddy Kane
X-Clan
Brand Nubian and Lord Jamar
Mobb Deep
Wu-Tang Clan
Snoop Dogg
Public Enemy
Gang Starr
Notorious B.I.G.
2Pac
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Influenced by Dead Prez

Kanye West
Drake
T.I.
Immortal Technique
Durrty Goodz
Saigon
Aasim