rap musicians

Discusses the life of Grammy-winning artist Lizzo and how she went from band kid to opening act to superstars.

Explores the life and career of Chance, a famous rapper from Chicago, Illinois.

Looks at the life and career of American hip-hop creator Cardi B.

Lamar grew up in Compton where he was an eyewitness to the desperate poverty, gang murders, and police brutality. By the time gangsta rap celebrated its thirtieth birthday in 2018, Lamar was one of the most celebrated rappers of his generation. While he was never a gang member Lamar has become the modern face of gangsta rap. Lamar will surely be able to express himself creatively and feel good about his art into the foreseeable future. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music.

Profiles the life and career of rapper star Nicki Minaj.

Looks at the life of American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, fashion designer, graphic designer, actor, and comedian, Tyler, the Creator.

Looks at the life and career of American hip-hop creator Travis Scott.

"[The author] provides a definitive account of [Kendrick] Lamar's coming-of-age as an artist, his resurrection of jazz, his profound impact on a racially fraught America, and his emergence as the bona fide King of Rap. Through his confessional poetics, his politically charged anthems, and his radical performances, Lamar has become a beacon of light for countless people, an adversary of oppression and a force for change"--OCLC.

Profiles the life and career of rapper star Lil Wayne.

"Brooklyn, 1998. Biggie Smalls was right: Things done changed. But that doesn't mean that Quadir and Jarrell are cool letting their best friend Steph's music lie forgotten under his bed after he's murdered--not when his rhymes could turn any Bed Stuy corner into a party. With the help of Steph's younger sister Jasmine, they come up with a plan to promote Steph's music under a new rap name: the Architect. Soon, everyone wants a piece of him. When his demo catches the attention of a hotheaded music label rep, the trio must prove Steph's talent from beyond the grave. As the pressure of keeping their secret grows, Quadir, Jarrell, and Jasmine are forced to confront the truth about what happened to Steph. Only, each has something to hide. And with everything riding on Steph's fame, they need to decide what they stand for or lose all that they've worked so hard to hold on to--including each other"--Provided by publisher.