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Readers learn how Johnson used his strong work ethic to go beyond wrestling and find great success in Hollywood.

In 1999, a former dishwasher from Detroit named Marshall Bruce Mathers III became the most controversial and polarizing musical artist in the world. He was an outlier, a white artist creating viable art in a black medium, telling stories with such verbal dexterity, nimble wit, and shocking honesty that his music and persona resonated universally. In short, Eminem changed the landscape of pop culture as we knew it.

"Explores the terror, grace, and beauty of coming of age as a Black person in contemporary America and what it means to parent our children in a persistently unjust world.

"In this biography of Hip-Hop mogul Eminem, learn everything from his early childhood struggles in Detroit to his controversial lyrics that have made him one of the best-selling artists of all-time"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a brief biography of WWE wrestler Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, describing his personality and signature moves, as well as tracking his rise through the ranks to become WWE champion.

"Describes the life and career of action movie star Dwayne Johnson"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the work of Patricia Medici and her efforts to study and protect Tapirs in Brazil.

Singer Ledisi reflects on her life and career.

Looks at the life of Jermaine Dupri, discussing his childhood in North Carolina and Georgia, his very early interest in music and the music industry, his work as a break dancer, and his success as a rapper, songwriter, and producer.

"In this biography of Hip-Hop mogul Eminem, learn everything from his early childhood struggles in Detroit to his controversial lyrics that have made him one of the best-selling artists of all-time"--Provided by publisher.