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Runyon Ave: The Block Remembers
When Detroit rap group D12 signed with Eminem’s Shady Records and hit it big, it wasn’t just a victory for the six members of the group, but a game changer for the whole Runyon Ave. crew—all thirty of them. As CB watched his best friends’ rise to fame, he knew it was only a matter of time before D12 reached back and pulled the rest of them up, too. But it didn’t take long for him to realize that, despite the backstage access, the parties, and the fans, D12 couldn’t save him—none of them. With a foreboding outlook on the future for his famous friends, CB carves his own path to travel, one that carries him far away from hip-hop. But it will take a string of devastating tragedies, suicide, and even murder before many of the crew realize the same. Behind the glaring spotlight and shimmers of stardom lies the foundation for Detroit’s multi-platinum-selling rap group—the block from which they all came. Runyon Ave. paid a hefty price for fame, one that CB and the crew couldn’t afford. D12’s rise and fall created some of their best and worst times, but the story isn’t over. Runyon Ave. is still alive, and The Block Remembers.
114 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 16, 2020
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February 8, 2020
This book is jumping on the coat tails of Eminem and D12!
This is poorly written and boring to read as the constant theme loops back to the authors disappointment and bitterness at his own lack of fame or celebrity lifestyle. It’s a constant brag of non events. He mentions Eminem but actually seemed to have only met him once. He brags about going to Eminem’s house, but even in the authors words you can see is he is just a tag-along hungry for celebrity.
Plus, pretending his platinum plaque was gathering dust and the fact he doesn’t normally talk about Eminem is laughable, I’d bet my bottom dollar this is first thing this guy shares when he meets folks!
It is also very factually incorrect ( wrong dates/timelines) and there are contractions throughout.
It feels the author is bitter and on many occasions actually delusional. It’s hard to relate to why on earth Eminem or D12 should have helped him to the levels he expects. They have their own lives.
And yes, it seems he does know some of the other non-Eminem members of D12 but if they were close as brothers as he claims, then it is sad that he is now using D12s name and thus supporters to make a dollar. I’m guessing they are not brothers now. Save your time and give this book a skip
This is poorly written and boring to read as the constant theme loops back to the authors disappointment and bitterness at his own lack of fame or celebrity lifestyle. It’s a constant brag of non events. He mentions Eminem but actually seemed to have only met him once. He brags about going to Eminem’s house, but even in the authors words you can see is he is just a tag-along hungry for celebrity.
Plus, pretending his platinum plaque was gathering dust and the fact he doesn’t normally talk about Eminem is laughable, I’d bet my bottom dollar this is first thing this guy shares when he meets folks!
It is also very factually incorrect ( wrong dates/timelines) and there are contractions throughout.
It feels the author is bitter and on many occasions actually delusional. It’s hard to relate to why on earth Eminem or D12 should have helped him to the levels he expects. They have their own lives.
And yes, it seems he does know some of the other non-Eminem members of D12 but if they were close as brothers as he claims, then it is sad that he is now using D12s name and thus supporters to make a dollar. I’m guessing they are not brothers now. Save your time and give this book a skip
October 24, 2020
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