Whassup, ATL? Homegrown hip-hop rocks YouTube world

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Whassup, ATL? Homegrown hip-hop rocks YouTube world

A gallery of photos of the Atlanta area hip-hop video star Notorious D-A-D, plus the Kennesaw video group Right Side of the Tree.

In real life, Mike Stiles, 44, is a writer-performer and former radio DJ. He lives in a subdivision in Sharpsburg with wife Kim and their two children. But when he dons his shades ...

... Stiles turns into his alter-ego, the Notorious D-A-D, the hardest gangsta in the cul-de-sac.

Despite his street-tough persona, the Notorious D-A-D keeps his lyrics clean because his kids and their friends watch the videos.

The D-A-D is in the process of writing more songs for his CD. Possible titles: "Our Phone, It's Off the Hook," "Home Depot on the Down Low," "Raizin' Funds for Da School."

Even a hard-core rapper like the Notorious D-A-D likes to stay in shape.

After a long, rough day in the studio laying down dope tracks, the Notorious D-A-D rummages through the fridge looking for a cold one ...

... which, in this case, is a V8 product! (What? You were expecting a 40-ounce?)

The Notorious D-A-D's wife, Kim, keeps their suburban crib spotless.

Now it's time to head down to the basement ...

... for some peace and quiet in his University of Georgia-themed basement bathroom with a game of solitaire poker.

Rapping is hard work, so the Notorious D-A-D settles in for a little relaxation in his daughter's hideout under the staircase.

Right Side of the Tree has scored an Internet hit with a video that celebrates the joys of the drinking game Beer Pong. Demonstrating are Jacob Pettis (center), Payne Lindsey (left) and Justin Ward.

The members of Kennesaw video group Right Side of the Tree (Payne Lindsey, Jacob Pettis and Justin Ward) are college students and Harrison High grads. A sample lyric: "This beer is so smooth, it's like Britney Spears' head!"

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In real life, Mike Stiles, 44, is a writer-performer and former radio DJ. He lives in a subdivision in Sharpsburg with wife Kim and their two children. But when he dons his shades ...

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