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Young Dolph – 100 Shots

Rapper Adolph Robert "Young Dolph" Thornton Jr. was from the United States. Adolph Thornton Sr. and an unidentified mother welcomed Thornton into the world on July 27, 1985,...

Young Dolph – Tric Or Treat

Young Dolph, born Adolph Thornton, Jr., was a prominent American rapper who made his mark with the album 'King of Memphis.' His career, spanning several mixtapes and seven...

King Von – Why He Told

King Von emerged as a prominent figure in Chicago's drill rap scene in 2018. His breakthrough came with "Crazy Story," a vivid narrative of a botched robbery that...

Mo3 – 2 Nineteen

Dallas-born rapper MO3 carved his niche in the hip-hop scene with raw, authentic depictions of street life from the city's Northside. His powerful delivery and deliberate style, combined...

Nipsey Hussle – Rap Niggas

Rapper and songwriter Ermias Joseph "Nipsey Hussle" Asghedom received a Grammy nomination. On August 15, 1985, Nipsey Hussle was born in Los Angeles, California, to African American Angelique...
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Celebrated mainly for her longing love songs and hooks, but just as capable of using her silky, sweet, meringue-like voice to deliver agonized cinematic ballads, Ashanti became an almost omnipresent pop-R&B force in 2002. The week of March 30 that year, the singer and songwriter followed the Beatles as only the second artist to simultaneously …

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 …

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Rappers of the 1990s found 2Pac to be one of the most intriguing and successful due to his unabashed threat, magnetic star power, and innate ability to appeal to both hedonists and revolutionaries. Decades after his sad demise, these attributes—combined with his frequently copied but never duplicated flow—have given him a lasting effect on hip-hop. …

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 …

Streetwise R&B balladeer Jaheim Hoagland hails from New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he grew up in the 176 Memorial Parkway Homes public housing project. Misfortune hit early: his father died in 1981, when he was only two years old. Coming from a musical family helped him overcome the tragedy and the many pitfalls of his …

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 …

American rapper, songwriter, and producer Jay-Z was raised in the drug-ridden Marcy Projects of Brooklyn. He originally appeared on Yo! MTV Raps in 1989 and used rap as an escape. Following his Roc-a-Fella label’s millions of record sales, Jay-Z launched an entertainment firm and his own apparel brand. In 2008, he married well-known singer and …

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 …

With her powerful vocals and all-too-relatable melodies, English singer Adele has become a worldwide hit during the 2010s, smashing records and winning awards. She weaves vintage soul, introspective songwriting, and pop gloss together. Adele’s 2011 sophomore album, 21, marked the beginning of her unparalleled sales and popularity, setting her apart from her American or British …

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.

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 …

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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.

American rapper, singer, and songwriter Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, better known by his stage name YoungBoy Never Broke Again (or just YoungBoy), is a member of the NBA YoungBoy cast. With a peak position of number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, his song “Outside Today” is his most well-known work.

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 …

GloRilla, a rapper from Tennessee, creates anthems that unabashedly and intensely exalt female independence. Her hit song “FNF (Let’s Go)” from 2022, which Hitkidd produced, went viral and received over eight million plays on streaming services and around 25 million views on its accompanying video. Yo Gotti, the boss of the CMG label, signed GloRilla …

With an emphasis on the realistic side of Southern rap, EST Gee uses trap and other modern Southern rap subgenres to accurately capture day-to-day living in Louisville, Kentucky. Following the release of multiple self-released mixtapes, EST Gee established his distinctive style.

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.

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