Corey Miller, known by his stage name C-Murder, rose to fame as a prominent figure in the hip-hop scene, but his career took a dramatic...

Born Samuel Asghedom on March 4th, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, to DeWitt Asghedom and Angelique Smith, Blacc Sam's early years were...

Kimberly Antwinette Porter, known for her multifaceted career as a model, singer, actress, and entrepreneur, left an indelible mark on...

Merlin Santana, born on March 14, 1976, in Manhattan, New York, was a bright young actor whose talent and charisma captured the hearts of...

Photo of Jonathan Mannion Earl Simmons, better known by his stage name DMX, left an indelible mark on the world of hip-hop and beyond....

U.N.L.V. stands as a cornerstone of New Orleans hip-hop, their name serving as an acronym for "Uptown Niggas Living Violent." The group's...

Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff, renowned for his pivotal role in shaping hip-hop as one-half of the dynamic duo Timbaland and Magoo, has...

Born Philip Anthony but better known as Fila Phil, this rap legend's journey from the streets of New Orleans to the upper echelons of the...

Born on May 17, 1977, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Jaguar Wright emerged as a soul/R&B vocalist destined to leave an indelible...

Photo by Breht Gardner Bryan-Michael Paul Cox stands as a titan in the realm of R&B, a maestro whose touch has shaped the sound of modern...

Photo Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images In the realm of R&B and New Jack Swing, few names shine as brightly as Al B. Sure, born...

In the vibrant tapestry of New Orleans music, few figures shine as brightly as Cheeky Blakk, born Angela Woods. Her journey from backup...

Photo by David Corio/Redferns In the annals of soul music, few names evoke as much reverence and admiration as Gerald Levert. Born in...

In the annals of Hollywood history, few stories are as poignant and tragic as that of Lloyd Avery II, a rising star whose journey from...

The world of music, particularly in the realm of hip-hop, is often a reflection of the artist's surroundings and experiences. Shannen...

In the vibrant tapestry of hip-hop history, few stories resonate as deeply as that of Silkk The Shocker, born Vyshonne King Miller. From...

In the realm of 90s and 2000s R&B, few names evoke as much nostalgia and admiration as Ginuwine. Born Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, he emerged as...

Moses Michael Levi Barrow, widely known by his stage name Shyne, embodies a tale of transformation, from a Brooklyn rapper to a Belizean...

In the rich tapestry of hip-hop history, few duos have left as profound a mark as Kane & Abel, the twin brothers who rose from the...

Carlo Gambino's name is synonymous with organized crime, a legacy deeply rooted in his Sicilian upbringing and subsequent ascent to power...