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Tia Scott

Tia Scott, also known as Tia The Writer, is the managing editor for Flintside. In her spare time, she also blogs about her own personal account of Hip Hop and Flint culture. Her work has been published in several online publications, including her own music platform, The Dope Show. She is a Flint native and resident who lives with her daughter and trusty MacBook. Follow Tia on Twitter, InstagramYouTube, or her website.

Tia Scott's Latest Articles

Brandon Corder's annual Block Party returns to Flint this week.
Grammy-winning producer Just Blaze headlines Beats x Beers’ Block Party

In addition to Just Blaze, Flint’s own DJ Hype, Peter McFray, and DJ AK will also be providing music at the event.

Several Flint businesses have festivities planned for "810 Day" on August 10.
“810 Day” bringing a celebration of pride in Flint to downtown

“This event happens to be a great opportunity to show the world that this is what Flint is.”

Jordyn Anese is on the air from every weekday on 98.9 The Beat.10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Flint’s 98.9 The Beat brings fresh sounds and opportunities to the local listening area

"We definitely want to be the mirror to our community."

Several businesses downtown will celebrate "810 Day" on August 10.
The Beats x BBQ Memorial Day Experience hits downtown Flint this weekend

he 3-day weekend will feature multiple events, including a networking mixer, brunch, a live comedy show, and a festival-style BBQ in Brush Park followed by an afterparty.

Shea Cobb is Buckham Gallery's first Writer in Residence.
Get to know Buckham Gallery’s first Writer in Residence

"I hope to transfer some perspectives that ultimately afford some freedom."

Soopa Dave created an unmistakable niche in Flint radio in the 1990s.
Catching up with radio personality Soopa Dave who left his mark on Flint listeners

"Soopa Dave is a legend in Flint, there will never be another."

Pharlon Randle founded Studio on the Go in 2006.
Flint native Pharlon Randle Celebrates 15 Years of Studio on the Go

For over a decade, Pharlon Randle spent his days transporting students and his nights producing albums. His two worlds collided when he got a call from a friend in 2006.

A trip home gave Flint native Tia Scott renewed hope for the city she loves.
Looking at Flint through new eyes and a perspective of hope

Tia Scott is a proud Flint native who recently returned to her hometown for a visit. Here is some of what she saw.

Flint native Chuniq Inpower is celebrating the 1-year anniversary of her business, 810 Tacos.
Flint native Chuniq Inpower is providing a taste of home with 810 Tacos

Flint native Chuniq Inpower has straightforward advice for people with entrepreneurial ideas: "Just do it!"

Ira 'Bootleg' Dorsey is featured in a documentary that is streaming in February at Hip Hop Icons..
“Breed & Bootleg” documentary to stream at ‘Hip Hop Icons’ virtual show

The new documentary Breed & Bootleg: Legends of Flint Rap Music will be available for streaming this month at the Hip Hop Icons virtual exhibition in Saginaw.

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