Overview:Jay-Z (real name Shawn Corey Carter, born December 4, 1969) is an American rapper and current president and CEO of Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella Records. he co-owns The 40/40 Club, and is a part owner of the New Jersey Nets NBA team. He has been one of the most successful American rappers of the past decade. In 2006, an MTV list named him the "Greatest MC Of All Time." He married singer Beyonce Knowles in 2008. See more Jay-Z articles and pictures here.
Overview:Teyana M.J. Taylor (born December 10, 1990) is an American socialite, singer, rapper, choreographer, dancer and actress from Harlem, New York. She is signed to Star Trak Entertainmentis most notable for her debut single, "Google Me".
Overview:Lil Wayne (born Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. on September 27, 1982) is a rapper best known for songs like 'Lollipop.' Lil Wayne is also known for his affiliations with the label Cash Money Records and Young Money Entertainment. Find more pictures, videos and articles about Lil Wayne here.
Overview:Fat Joe (b. August 19, 1970), real name Joseph Cartagena, is an American Rapper. He is best known for singles such as "One" and for feuding with rapper 50 Cent. See pictures, videos and articles about Fat Joe here.
Overview:Marion Knight, Jr., better known as Suge Knight is the co-founder and CEO of Death Row Records. Many successful artists have surfaced on this record label including Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Knight has a troubled past, which eventually lead to the decline of Death Row Records. He was present during the shooting of Tupac Shakur. He also was recently released from prison in 2004 after serving nine years for various charges, including a parole violation.
Overview:"Hip Hop" is a style of music that emerged in the United States in the mid-1970s. Most hip-hop consists of rapping and DJ-ing. Read more about hip-hop culture, or check out music videos and pictures about famous hip hop artists.
Overview:Nate Dogg, who's real name was Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 - March 15, 2011) was an American R&B and hip-hop artist and singer. In 1992, Nate Dogg appeared on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, and eventually signed with Death Row Records in 1993. His childhood friend Snoop Dogg and their mutual friend Warren G formed the rap trio 213 in 1991. He is best known for hits like "Area Codes" and "Regulate." See more about Nate Dogg here.