Artists A - L

Who is A$AP Rocky?

How well do you know J. Cole?

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were not only leaders of a new school, but a new era in American music. Here's a brief profile of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.

Dr. Dre's bio. Learn more about one of the most important figures in hip-hop history.

Read more about one of the most powerful artists in hip-hop today.

He's not that little anymore.

A brief biography of Houston rapper Chamillionaire.

Common is one of the Chicago's most prolific emcees. Read about his rise to prominence in this brief profile.

DJ Screw.

Eminem is the second biggest selling hip-hop artist.

A look at the career of one of Shaolin's finest, Ghostface Killah.

Get the 411 on Gnarls Barkley.

Who is Hi-Tek?

Jay Dee remains one of the most influential producers in hip-hop history.

Jay-Z is the President/CEO of Def Jam Records, one of the few African-Americans to assume the position of a label exec. Read more about his career as a rapper, role model, and successful business man.

A profile of Jermaine Dupri by Top 40/Pop Guide, Bill Lamb.

Kanye West, a self-proclaimed hip-hop savior, is often credited with revitalizing the rap careers of Jay-Z and Common.

Brief profile of New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne.

He made a song about skateboarding, and helped Kanye West to one of his most ubiquitous songs. But who is Lupe Fiasco?

Short profile of Compton rapper the Game.