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Since the age of 12, Elliot Thorpe has aspired to become a rapper.He has won writing competitions, released records and this weekend he joined in a city workshop encouraging youngsters to take the mic. Elliot, also known as Elmz, was at the Vintage Warehouse in Lower Parliament Street at a session organised by local engagement group Full Effect. The workshop included how-to sessions on rapping, professional graffiti, song-writing and playing live music.Elliot, 21, of The Hollows in Wilford,...