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Hip-Hop Pioneers: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
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 Bio
Dr. Dre's bio. Learn more about one of the most important figures in hip-hop history.
50 Cent
Read more about one of the most powerful artists in hip-hop today.
Bow Wow
He's not that little anymore.
Chamillionaire
A brief biography of Houston rapper Chamillionaire.
Common
Common is one of the Chicago's most prolific emcees. Read about his rise to prominence in this brief profile.
DJ Screw
DJ Screw.
Eminem
Eminem is the second biggest selling hip-hop artist.
Ghostface Killah
A look at the career of one of Shaolin's finest, Ghostface Killah.
Gnarls Barkley
Get the 411 on Gnarls Barkley.
Hi-Tek
Who is Hi-Tek?
J Dilla
Jay Dee remains one of the most influential producers in hip-hop history.
Jay-Z
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.
Jermaine Dupri
A profile of Jermaine Dupri by Top 40/Pop Guide, Bill Lamb.
Kanye West
Kanye West, a self-proclaimed hip-hop savior, is often credited with revitalizing the rap careers of Jay-Z and Common.
Lil Wayne
Brief profile of New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne.
Lupe Fiasco
He made a song about skateboarding, and helped Kanye West to one of his most ubiquitous songs. But who is Lupe Fiasco?
The Game
Short profile of Compton rapper the Game.

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