June 12: Whodini's DJ Grandmaster Dee Was Born On The Date In 1962

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June 12: Whodini's DJ Grandmaster Dee Was Born On The Date In 1962

By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Jive Records Drew 'Grandmaster Dee' Carter (also known as DJ Drew Carter) is one-third of the pioneering hip-hop group Whodini. Jalili Hutchins and the late John 'Extacy' Fletcher were the group's two other members. Carter was born in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York on June 12, […]

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