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Rapper Doitall from Lords of the Underground Running for Newark City Council

Dupre "Doitall" Kelly announces his candidacy for Council Member-at-Large for Newark City Council while in front of his childhood home of South 19th St. in Newark. Thursday September 14, 2017. Newark, NJ, USA (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)
Dupre “Doitall” Kelly announces his candidacy for Council Member-at-Large for Newark City Council while in front of his childhood home of South 19th St. in Newark. Thursday September 14, 2017. Newark, NJ (Aristide Economopoulos | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

*A member of the 90s rap trio Lords of the Underground, best known for their hits “Chief Rocka” and “Tic Toc,” has revealed his intention to seek political office in New Jersey.

Dupre “Doitall” Kelly announced Thursday he plans to run for an at-large council seat in Newark next year, according to NJ.com.

Kelly is currently chief executive of the Newark-based media production and event planning company 211 Media Group. His 211 Community Impact nonprofit addresses youth gun violence, mental health and literacy.

Kelly says he wants to expand the arts and culture industry in Newark, the state’s biggest city.

All nine of Newark’s city council seats are up for election next May. This will be Kelly’s first run for political office.

View his announcement below:

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