American hip-hop singer and producer Lupe Fiasco, whose real name is Wasalu Muhammad Jaco and who was born on February 16, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois, is a Grammy Award winner.
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Rapper Symbadove, who was raised in a difficult environment and is now located in Los Angeles, was inspired by everyone from JAY-Z to Steve Jobs and Steve Stoute. As early as 2010, he headlined early Los Angeles performances on boards with artists like YG, Tyga, and DJ Mustard after a string of collaborations with Young …
The old-school, funk-and soul-infused hip-hop legacy of genre pioneers A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and the Pharcyde has been carried on by Detroit’s Slum Village. The group, originally made up of rappers Baatin and T3 and producer/rapper J Dilla, made their debut as Ssenepod in the early 1990s. When their first album, Fan-Tas-Tic, …
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In addition to being among the biggest-selling musicians in history, Eminem is among the best rappers of his time. His speed, fluidity, dexterity, and unexpected nature allow him to deliver both scathing asides and long-form narratives with ease. And because of his mentor Dr. Dre, he’s had music to match, with big, powerful loops that …
Bruno Mars is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and dynamic performer who was born into the entertainment industry. His stage name, “Mars,” is fitting for a showman. His ability has been acknowledged with multiple Grammy nominations and accolades. Mars rose to fame in 2010 when three songs he co-wrote and produced, “Nothin’ on You” by B.o.B., …
Renowned pop-R&B virtuoso Ne-Yo, one of the most celebrated performers of the 2000s, broke through to the public eye as a songwriter for Mario’s top-charting pop single “Let Me Love You” (2004). After accumulating a career’s worth of achievements, Ne-Yo had established himself as a singer, composer, and all-around performer, influenced by Michael Jackson and …
American rapper and actor Curtis James Jackson III, better known by his stage name 50 Cent, was born on July 6, 1975. With the publication of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2003) and The Massacre (2005), he became well-known. Get Rich or Die Tryin’ has sold over 15 million copies worldwide and has …
Outkast, an Atlanta-based hip hop duo, emerged in 1992 when high school classmates André Benjamin and Antwan Patton joined forces. Initially calling themselves Two Shades Deep, they rebranded as Outkast upon signing with LaFace Records post-graduation in 1993.
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, who performs as Kendrick Lamar, was born in Compton, California, on June 17, 1987. After writing stories as a child, he put to music some lyrics about the rough Compton streets he grew up on. He rapped under the name K-Dot, releasing a series of increasingly popular mix tapes, which brought him …
Miguel is a modern R&B singer who specializes in sensual, swaggering ballads. His career has taken an interesting turn. The native of Los Angeles had been dabbling in the spotlight for a few years before making his breakthrough as a songwriter with Jaheim’s “Finding My Way Back,” an R&B hit that was nominated for a …
Rapper Joyner Lucas, a Grammy nominee, is an entertainer by nature. Known for his flawless language, smooth flow, and incredibly vivid storytelling, Joyner has emerged as one of the most intriguing rap artists.
Pusha T, born Terrence Thornton on May 14, 1977, in the Bronx, New York, is a prominent figure in hip-hop. He gained recognition as one half of the acclaimed duo Clipse, formed in 1992 in Virginia Beach.
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Rapper Charles Jones (also known as Foolio), who is based in Jacksonville, Florida, incorporates his tragic history into his songs and shares a personal perspective on how he has dealt with his harsh upbringing while also counting his blessings.
American singer-songwriter SZA was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 8, 1989. Her sound blends elements of hip-hop, soul, and rhythm and blues. With the release of her first studio album, Ctrl, in 2017, she became well-known. Themes of sexuality, self-image, and heartbreak are frequently explored in her music.
Rapper Money Man, located in Atlanta, delivers quiet, measured stories about hustle and life on the streets over trap music. He has maintained control over his career by choosing to go independent rather than sign with a major label. He has released multiple mixtapes and achieved success with 2019’s “Paranoia,” which peaked at number 40 …
Rapper and vocalist Rod Wave rose quickly from local up-and-comer to platinum-certified fame, adept at switching from rough to sweet in a single sentence. Ghetto Gospel, which debuted in the Top Ten Billboard 200, was the culmination of the storyteller’s prolific output of vibrant full-length albums in 2018 and 2019. In 2020, Pray 4 Love …
Born June 17, 1987, in Compton, California, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is the performer known as Kendrick Lamar. He began writing songs as a child and eventually turned his stories about the harsh Compton streets of his childhood into music. Rapper K-Dot gained notoriety after putting out a number of well-received mix tapes, attracting the interest …
Jelly Roll has been a musician for a long time. He began his career in hip hop, moved into rock, and is now focusing on country music. He made an appearance on The Bobby Bones Show to discuss his ties to Nashville and country music, as well as to tell a portion of his tale.
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