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D'Andre Ball

D'Andre Ball

D'Andre Ball is an education professional and freelance writer based in Berkeley. He enjoys covering Bay Area hip-hop culture and writing about artists throughout the region for local and national media outlets.

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‘I’m proud of where I’m from’: Berkeley hip-hop artists spotlighted at Cornerstone

D'Andre Ball by D'Andre Ball July 28, 2021, 7:00 a.m.July 28, 2021

LOE Gino headlined at Cornerstone Friday, putting Berkeley’s burgeoning rap scene on full display.

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Lyrics Born works to combat AAPI hate through his social-justice inflected music

D'Andre Ball by D'Andre Ball July 27, 2021, 2:30 p.m.August 4, 2022

The hip-hop veteran and Berkeley native has always used his platform to air social issues, from displacement to economic inequality, and political engagement.

Musician LOE Gino
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Showing up for yourself: Talking with Berkeley hip-hop artist LOE Gino

D'Andre Ball by D'Andre Ball July 22, 2021, 10:10 a.m.August 4, 2022

The MC is set to headline at Cornerstone on Friday, wearing his signature Birkenstocks and socks, of course.

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Streetwear and smoothies: This father and son work as a pair

D'Andre Ball by D'Andre Ball June 20, 2021, 6:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Pierre Robinson and his son Dmir, both entrepreneurs, have joined forces to promote generational wealth in Black and brown communities.

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Berkeley rapper Clyde Shankle: Support systems are more important than ever during pandemic

D'Andre Ball by D'Andre Ball March 02, 2021, 10:27 a.m.February 20, 2023

The South Berkeley rapper talks about the local music scene, his influences and what he’s working on next.

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