Dog Eat Dog is an American rap metal band formed in New York in 1989, known for blending aggressive hip-hop vocals with heavy metal instrumentation and socially conscious lyrics. The group achieved mainstream success in the 1990s with their energetic live performances and albums like "All Boro Kings" and "Play It Like It Is," becoming influential figures in the rap-metal genre. With their high-energy style and street-level authenticity, Dog Eat Dog helped define the sound of 1990s alternative metal.
