ArtistInfo

Divine Profitz

US
Hip-Hop/Rap

Divine Profitz are a Hip Hop crew from Richmond, Virginia, USA, formed in 1994. The group had four original members, but the roster has changed over the years. The only original member and founder left is Chadrach. One other original MC is now the crews DJ (DJ Yes). The other MCs are now BeenOfficial, Cosmos (25), Chris Chronic (2) and Ran Neblett. Divine Profitz are a hip-hop group based in Richmond, VA. Originally formed in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1996, the group developed a solid local following before relocating to Richmond in 2000. Divine has constantly been "on the grind," making over 10 albums in 10 years (5 tapes, 5 CDs). Over the past 5 years they performed live throughout the mid-Atlantic region, steadily increasing their fanbase. Opening for acts such as 2 Live Crew, Killah Priest (Wu-tang fam), Heltah Skeltah (Boot Camp), and Wordsworth (among others), Divine has gained respect from every artist they opened for. The main producer for Divine P. is "Chadrach," who is also the creator of the group. Divine's roster has changed over the years, with the exception of Chadrach. "The original emcees in the group were Big Rod, Chadrach, Yes, Lil' Jus, and Freddy Manson. The emcees now are Chadrach, BeenOfficial, CP, Cosmos, and Ran. Yes is now the DJ. Emcees have come and gone, but everybody is still in the "group." Divine is like a family. It's more than music. We've got people in Divine that don't even make music: ESPY, Trail, Big Chris, B Wilson, and mad otha cats make up Divine. We make music for the people, not for commercial reasons. If we make music, it's for the love of hip hop. We aren't selling anything but ideas."