Who is “dp”?
The true origins of the reclusive superhero known as Digital Protector (aka MC Double Def DP) are largely unknown. According to one popular mythology, DP resides in a secret outpost at the edge of a digital parallel universe where he was summoned by Nimmera, the God of Copyright, to become the ultimate defender of creativity. Some speculate that he lives in a secret lair located in the ethernet where he engages in cyber-espionage to protect creators and innovators from those who thoughtlessly steal the fruits of their labors. Others believe that he might be just your average Joe by day, transforming himself into a rapping anti-piracy superhero by night. The mystery of his origins may never be solved, but DP’s mission is clear: to fight illegal copying and remind us that our choices have consequences. First appearing in 1992’s Don’t Copy That Floppy, DP rapped his way onto the computer screens of millions, sparking awareness of the growing problem of software piracy. His message, heard
