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Queen Latifah

July 3, 2010 Artists

On March 18, 1970, rapper, actress & producer extraordinaire Queen Latifah was born. Dana Elaine Owens started honing her musical gift in high school, by forming a rap group called Ladies Fresh. With the help of Fab Five Freddy who used to host Yo! Mtv Raps at that time, she managed to get her first [...]

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Ludacris

June 29, 2010 Artists

The turn of the century was when the Dirty South movement was taking place. On top of it all was Christopher Bridges, better known as Ludacris.  Working as a DJ at HOT 107.9, an Atlanta radio station gave him the chance to rub elbows with Timbaland himself, consequently having him feature in the song Fat [...]

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LL Cool J

June 25, 2010 Artists

One of the most suave rappers to date, James Todd Smith, better known as LL Cool J has been on fire not only in the music biz but also in Hollywood as well (see NCIS: LA). Born in Queens, he started rapping at age 9 and bagged a recording deal at 17. Countless of hits [...]

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Eric B. & Rakim

June 18, 2010 Artists

During the golden age of hip hop, the duo most notable yet overlooked is probably Eric B and Rakim. As the dj, Eric B was known for creating hard hitting tracks, mostly influenced by James Brown himself. Rakim on the other hand has earned the reputation of being one of the smoothest emcees there is, [...]

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Eminem

May 28, 2010 Artists

Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem is as white as a white person can get. But this American rapper, producer and actor have made his mark in this music industry where afro centricity dominates. Slim Shady grew up broke, which pushed him to focus on his talents rather than sulk about it.

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