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The final line-up of the PAID DUES INDEPENDENT HIP HOP FESTIVAL--presented by independent hip hop artist MURS (Living Legends) in association with Guerilla Union (Rock The Bells, Cypress Hill Smokeout)--has been announced and includes the addition of R.A. The Rugged Man, Three-6 Mafia, Brother Ali and many more, joining previously announced headliners Wu-Tang Clan and Odd Future. The seventh installment of the all-day, all-ages event--highlighting the most eminent and flourishing independent artists in hip hop--will take place on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA. "With the tremendous growth in independent hip hop every year there is more and more amazing talent to choose from. And as the spectrum broadens the goal of Paid Dues is to continue to be a platform that showcases every facet of the movement,” notes festival co-founder Murs. He continues, “With 50 artists spread out across three stages, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone. I'd personally like to thank all of our fans, supporters and sponsors for helping us make it to our seventh Paid Dues. We are all looking forward to another safe and successful year." Discussing the variety of artists on the line-up, Murs adds: “We’ve got performers on the bill ranging from young artists like Mac Miller who, despite taking the mainstream by storm, has chosen to stay independent to Paid Dues mainstay and arguably one of the best performers in the game Brother Ali. We also have underground godfathers Juicy J and DJ Paul known to many around the globe as the Academy Award-winning group Three-6 Mafia. And finally after a couple years of pursuit I personally am extremely happy to welcome Christian rap phenom and flat out dope lyricist Lecrae. Tickets for the Paid Dues Independent Hip Hop Festival are available now via www.ticketfly.com. Guerilla Union advises fans to sign up for the official mailing list on www.paidduesfestival.com to receive the most up-to-date festival information and new announcements. PAID DUES LINE-UP Paid Dues Stage Wu-Tang Clan Odd Future Living Legends Dipset Hieroglyphics Boot Camp Click Doomtree LA Symphony (Reunion) Swim Team (Open Mike Eagle, DFD, VerBS, Alpha MC) Old Dominion Surf Club (Kent Money, Chase N Cashe, Hit Boy SC) Hosted by DJ Bizzy and Hollywood Holt Dues Paid Stage Kendrick Lamar DJ Quik Dilated Peoples Psycho Realm PUTS Crooked I Ras Kass Self Scientific Ab-Soul Overdoz Los Rakas Trek Life Tiron & Ayomari Tay F 3rd K- Flay Moe Green Curtiss King Reverie Hosted by: DJ Mark Luv x Noa James Monster Energy Stage Hosted by Grind Time Mac Miller Brother Ali Three-6 Mafia Lecrae Macklemore Cunninlynguists Alchemist and Oh No are Gangreene Mac Lethal Rah Digga R.A. the Rugged Man Psalm One Rapsody Alexander Spit Kosha Dillz Grind Time Battles: Dirtbag Dan v. Isaac Jonny Storm v. Real Talk Hosted by: Mad Illz and DJ Foundation