Articles Index

A$AP Rocky Biography

Who is A$AP Rocky?

The Roots

A brief biography of hip-hop's most idolized live band, The Roots.

Childish Gambino Bio

A brief bio of Childish Gambino.

Better Debut: J. Cole or Drake?

Who had the better debut? J. Cole or Drake. Two young rap stars go toe to toe in five categories.

J. Cole

Get to know Roc Nation's heir apparent J Cole.

Talib Kweli

A brief profile of Talib Kweli.

Lil Wayne - Brief Profile

Lil Wayne is one of the most visible rappers of our time. Learn about his rise to stardom.

Lupe Fiasco

He made a song about skateboarding and took hip-hop to new heights. But who exactly is Lupe Fiasco?

Nicki Minaj - Bio

Who is Nicki Minaj? Here's a primer on Lil Wayne affiliate and Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj.

Kanye West

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

Jay-Z

Jay-Z is the President/CEO of Def Jam Records, one of 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.

Eminem

All you need to know about Eminem aka Marshall Mathers.

Run-DMC Profile

Are you down with the Kings of Rock? Get to know the men of Run-DMC

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.

Trick Trick

Trick Trick is a major player in the Detroit rap league. His first big hit is "Welcome To Detroit" featuring Eminem.

T.I.

Get acquainted with T.I., the self-proclaimed "King of the south."

Nas

The profile of New York rapper, Nas. Nas is often considered one of the greatest emcees of all time.

The Game

Short profile of Compton rapper the Game.

Emceeing

What is emceeing, and who pioneered it?

Breakdancing

What is breakdancing?

Southern Rap

Southern rap is one of the most popular forms of hip-hop.

Snoop Dogg

Details on the life and music career of top notch west coast lyricist, Snoop Dogg.

A Brief History of Hip-Hop and Rap

The origin of hip-hop. The difference between rap and hip-hop.

Chamillionaire

A brief biography of Houston rapper Chamillionaire.