Rated R is the name of at least three artists: 1.) Underground Hip-hop artist from Tampa 2.) Now defunct, Brooklyn based experimental grindcore band featuring Dan Deacon and Keith Abrahms of Time Of Orchids, PAK, Giggle The Ozone, etc. 3.) A Danish rockband 1.) Rated R has been an underground legend in the 813 since 1993 when he debuted on Jam Pony Express' "JPE Live" 12" and threatened to "put Tampa on that ass." Rated R has been working hard on local scene ever since by performing at clubs, hosting and battling in emcee competitions.