rap musicians

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rap musicians

Travis Scott

lo-fi hip-hop creator
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Travis Scott, including his inspiration to pursue music, successes as a hip-hop artist, and more.

Cardi B

groundbreaking rap powerhouse
Highlights the life and accomplishments of Cardi B., chronicling her early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist.

Sean Combs

Describes the life and achievements of Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, discussing his start in the music business, his work with Notorious B.I.G., his personal affairs, and his influence on the hip hop industry.

When the beat was born

DJ Kool Herc and the creation of hip hop
2013
A biography of Dj Kool Herc, discussing his childhood in Jamaica and New York, and his career as a hip hop DJ.

Cardi B

breaking boundaries and records
Readers get an insight into the early hardships that drove this regular girl from the Bronx to achieve record-breaking successes, while still remaining humble and true to herself.

Kanye West

conquering music and fashion
Readers learn the life story of Kanye West.

Nicki Minaj

musician and fashion superstar
Award-winning Nicki Minaj is one of today's best-selling musical artists. Born in the Caribbean, then moving to New York, she thrills fans and music lovers with her catchy hip-hop tunes and high-energy performances. Readers will root for Nicki as they read about her early struggles growing up in a new country in an unhappy home, her first try at rap at age eleven, and her determination to succeed in a genre dominated by men.

Jay-Z

hitmaker and business leader
Shawn Carter, better known by his hip-hop name Jay-Z, rose from the world of poverty and drugs in the Marcy Projects of Brooklyn to become one of the most successful rappers ever. His net worth is measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars, and his business ventures include clothing, clubs, and sports.

Drake

rapper and actor
Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake, was famous for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television show Degrassi: The Next Generation before becoming a big rap star. His songs and albums have won many honors, including Grammy Awards and topping the Billboard Hot 100 lists. Growing up with a single mother who struggled to pay the bills, Drake is now worth millions of dollars and donates to charitable causes.

Pharrell Williams

music industry star
2018
Provides a brief introduction to the life and career of singer, rapper, and record producer Pharrell Williams.

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