Brian Josephs
Happy Birthday, Notorious B.I.G.!
Hip-hop's respect for what the Notorious B.I.G. accomplished in his short time on Earth will always remain. Today we celebrate Biggie's 45th birthday (May 21).
Happy Birthday, Q-Tip!
The rapper, producer musician known as The Abstract turns 47 today (April 10).
Happy Birthday, Mack 10!
Veteran West Coast rapper Mack 10, born Dedrick D'Mon Rolison, turns 45 years old today (Aug. 9).
25 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Prince
From what could've been the biggest pop duet ever to his favorite meal during the 'Purple Rain' era, here are 25 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Prince.
Happy Birthday, Wiz Khalifa!
One thing that can't be denied is Wiz Khalifa's star power. The stoner rapper turns 28 years old today (Sept. 8).
Happy Birthday, Webbie!
The state of Louisiana has gifted hip-hop with several hometown heroes including Lil Wayne, Kevin Gates, Boosie Badazz and Webbie, who celebrates his 30th birthday today (Sept. 6).
Happy Birthday, August Alsina!
Last year was the breakout year for many of today’s R&B stars. Tinashe and Sam Smith are two examples. New Orleans native August Alsina is another one. The singer turns 23 years old today (Sept. 3).
Happy Birthday, Keke Palmer!
Nickelodeon has churned out a decent amount of talented child actors who would later become music superstars. There’s Ariana Grande, Alexandra Shipp and Nick Cannon to name a few. Now it looks like Nickelodeon alumnus Keke Palmer wants to follow in their footsteps. The actress-singer turns 22 years old today (Aug. 26).
Happy Birthday, Lianne La Havas!
One of the year’s slightly overlooked albums comes from young British songbird Lianna La Havas. The singer turns 26 years old today (Aug. 23).
Happy Birthday, Charli Baltimore!
One of the artists involved in Bad Boy’s complex family tree is Charli Baltimore who was romantically connected with the Notorious B.I.G. at one point. The former Murder Inc. rapper turns 41 years old today (Aug. 16).