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21 Savage

1992

21 Savage, born Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph on October 22, 1992, is a British-American rapper, songwriter, and record producer who has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary hip-hop. Known for his deadpan delivery, stark lyrical content, and unflinching portrayal of street life, 21...

50 Cent

1975

Curtis James Jackson III, known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, television producer, and entrepreneur who emerged from the streets of Queens, New York, to become one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. Born on July 6, 1975, 50 Cent transformed himself from a...

A$AP Rocky

1988

Rakim Athelaston Mayers, known professionally as A$AP Rocky, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor who emerged from Harlem, New York, to become one of the most influential figures in hip-hop and fashion of the 2010s. Born on October 3, 1988, A$AP Rocky gained...

Backstreet Boys

1996 – 1997

The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal harmony group formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1993. Consisting of AJ McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, and Brian Littrell, they became one of the best-selling boy bands in history with over 100 million records sold worldwide. Known for...

Bad Bunny

2020 – 2022

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter who has become one of the most influential artists in Latin music and global pop culture. Born on March 10, 1994, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny rose from SoundCloud obscurity...

Björk

1965

Björk (born 1965) Icelandic singer-songwriter and experimental artist. This comprehensive biography explores Björk’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Bob Marley

1945 – 1981

Bob Marley (1945 – 1981) Jamaican reggae legend and cultural icon. This comprehensive biography explores Bob Marley’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Busta Rhymes - Overview

1996 – 2000

Trevor George Smith Jr.

Cardi B - Overview

1992

Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar

DJ Khaled

1975

Khaled first gained recognition as a radio host on 99 Jamz in Miami. His energetic personality and connections in the music industry helped him build relationships with major artists.

Daddy Yankee

1976

Daddy Yankee, born Ramon Luis Ayala Rodriguez on February 3, 1976, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of Latin music and the undisputed “King of Reggaeton.” With a career spanning over three decades, he transformed an underground...

Doechii

1998

Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Doechii began making music as a teenager. She developed her craft through self-released projects and building a following online.

Doja Cat

1995

Doja Cat (born 1995) American rapper, singer, and songwriter. This comprehensive biography explores Doja Cat’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Doja Cat

1995

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Doja Cat began making and releasing music on SoundCloud as a teenager. Her father is South African actor Dumisani Dlamini (known for Sarafina!), though they have had limited contact.

Dr. Dre

1985 – 1987

Dre began his career as a DJ and member of the electro group World Class Wreckin’ Cru in the mid-1980s.

Eminem

1999

Marshall Bruce Mathers III

Ice Cube

Name: Ice Cube Full Name: O’Shea Jackson Domain: Hip-Hop Category: musicians

James Taylor

1948

James Taylor (born 1948) American singer-songwriter and soft rock icon. This comprehensive biography explores James Taylor’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Jay-Z

1969

Jay-Z (born 1969) American rapper, businessman, and cultural icon. This comprehensive biography explores Jay-Z’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Jennifer Lopez

1969

Jennifer Lopez (born 1969) American singer, actress, and businesswoman. This comprehensive biography explores Jennifer Lopez’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

John Lennon

1940 – 1980

John Lennon (1940 – 1980) English singer-songwriter and Beatles co-founder. This comprehensive biography explores John Lennon’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

John Lennon

1940 – 1980

John Lennon (1940 – 1980) English singer-songwriter and Beatles co-founder. This comprehensive biography explores John Lennon’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Juice WRLD

1998

Jarad Anthony Higgins

Justin Bieber

1994

Justin Bieber (born 1994) Canadian singer-songwriter and pop superstar. This comprehensive biography explores Justin Bieber’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Kanye West

2013 – 2022

Ye (formerly Kanye Omari West)

Kendrick Lamar

1987

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. A member of the hip hop supergroup Black Hippy and signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records,...

Lil Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.)

1982

Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. on September 27, 1982, in New Orleans, Louisiana, stands as one of the most influential and prolific rappers in hip-hop history. Rising to prominence as a teenage prodigy with Cash Money Records, Wayne evolved from a member of the Hot Boys to one of...

MrBeast

1998

MrBeast (born 1998) American YouTuber, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. This comprehensive biography explores MrBeast’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

N.W.A

1987

N.W.A (born 1987) American hip-hop group that pioneered gangsta rap. This comprehensive biography explores N.W.A’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Neil Diamond

1941

Neil Diamond (born 1941) American singer-songwriter known for Sweet Caroline. This comprehensive biography explores Neil Diamond’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

New Order

1980

New Order (born 1980) English electronic and new wave band. This comprehensive biography explores New Order’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Nicki Minaj

1982

Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress. Widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful female rappers in history, Minaj has revolutionized the hip-hop landscape with her versatile flow,...

Olivia Newton-John

1948 – 2022

Olivia Newton-John (1948 – 2022) Australian-British singer and Grease star. This comprehensive biography explores Olivia Newton-John’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Olivia Rodrigo

2003

Olivia Rodrigo (born 2003) American singer-songwriter and actress. This comprehensive biography explores Olivia Rodrigo’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

One Direction

2010

One Direction (born 2010) English-Irish boy band formed on The X Factor. This comprehensive biography explores One Direction’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

OutKast

1992

OutKast (born 1992) American hip-hop duo from Atlanta. This comprehensive biography explores OutKast’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Paul McCartney

1942

Paul McCartney (born 1942) English musician and Beatles co-founder. This comprehensive biography explores Paul McCartney’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Paul McCartney

1942

Paul McCartney (born 1942) English musician, Beatles co-founder, and living legend. This comprehensive biography explores Paul McCartney’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Pet Shop Boys

1981

Pet Shop Boys (born 1981) English synth-pop duo. This comprehensive biography explores Pet Shop Boys’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Phil Collins

1951

Phil Collins (born 1951) English drummer, singer, and Genesis frontman. This comprehensive biography explores Phil Collins’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Playboi Carti

1996

Playboi Carti (born 1996) American rapper known for experimental hip-hop. This comprehensive biography explores Playboi Carti’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Post Malone

1995

Post Malone (born 1995) American singer and rapper known for genre-blending music. This comprehensive biography explores Post Malone’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Rod Stewart

1945

Rod Stewart (born 1945) British rock singer with a distinctive raspy voice. This comprehensive biography explores Rod Stewart’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Run-DMC

1981

Run-DMC (born 1981) American hip-hop group that pioneered rap-rock. This comprehensive biography explores Run-DMC’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

SZA

1989

SZA (born 1989) American singer-songwriter and R&B star. This comprehensive biography explores SZA’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Sabrina Carpenter

1999

Sabrina Carpenter (born 1999) American singer and actress. This comprehensive biography explores Sabrina Carpenter’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Sade

1959

Sade (born 1959) Nigerian-British singer and bandleader known for smooth jazz. This comprehensive biography explores Sade’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Sam Smith

1992

Sam Smith (born 1992) English singer known for powerful vocals and ballads. This comprehensive biography explores Sam Smith’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Selena Gomez

1992

Selena Gomez (born 1992) American singer, actress, and businesswoman. This comprehensive biography explores Selena Gomez’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Shakira

1977

Shakira (born 1977) Colombian singer-songwriter and global pop superstar. This comprehensive biography explores Shakira’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Simon & Garfunkel

1956

Simon & Garfunkel (born 1956) American folk rock duo known for Bridge Over Troubled Water. This comprehensive biography explores Simon & Garfunkel’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Skepta

1982

Skepta (born 1982) English rapper and grime music pioneer. This comprehensive biography explores Skepta’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Skrillex

1988

Skrillex (born 1988) American DJ, singer, and music producer known for dubstep. This comprehensive biography explores Skrillex’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Snoop Dogg

1971

Snoop Dogg (born 1971) American rapper, media personality, and cultural icon. This comprehensive biography explores Snoop Dogg’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Sting

1951

Sting (born 1951) English musician, singer-songwriter, and Police frontman. This comprehensive biography explores Sting’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Teddy Swims

1992

Teddy Swims (born 1992) American singer known for viral covers and soulful vocals. This comprehensive biography explores Teddy Swims’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

The Carpenters

1969

The Carpenters (born 1969) American vocal and instrumental duo. This comprehensive biography explores The Carpenters’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

The Supremes

1959

The Supremes (born 1959) American Motown vocal group and cultural icons. This comprehensive biography explores The Supremes’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Tina Turner

1939 – 2023

Tina Turner (1939 – 2023) American-Swiss singer known as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. This comprehensive biography explores Tina Turner’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Tinashe

1993

Tinashe (born 1993) American singer, songwriter, and actress. This comprehensive biography explores Tinashe’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Tove Lo

1987

Tove Lo (born 1987) Swedish singer-songwriter known for electropop. This comprehensive biography explores Tove Lo’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Travis Scott

1991

Travis Scott (born 1991) American rapper, singer, and producer. This comprehensive biography explores Travis Scott’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Twenty One Pilots

2009

Twenty One Pilots (born 2009) American musical duo blending pop, rock, and hip-hop. This comprehensive biography explores Twenty One Pilots’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Tyler, the Creator

1991

Tyler, the Creator (born 1991) American rapper, singer, and producer. This comprehensive biography explores Tyler, the Creator’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Tyler, the Creator

1991

Tyler, the Creator (born 1991) American rapper, singer, and producer. This comprehensive biography explores Tyler, the Creator’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Wham!

1981

Wham! (born 1981) English pop duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. This comprehensive biography explores Wham!’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Will Smith

1968

Will Smith (born 1968) American actor, rapper, and entertainer. This comprehensive biography explores Will Smith’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

1756 – 1791

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) Austrian composer and musical prodigy. This comprehensive biography explores Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Wu-Tang Clan

1992

Wu-Tang Clan (born 1992) American hip-hop group from Staten Island. This comprehensive biography explores Wu-Tang Clan’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.

Young Thug

1991

Young Thug (born 1991) American rapper who pioneered mumble rap. This comprehensive biography explores Young Thug’s background, career, major achievements, and lasting impact.