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Nas
2,846,232 listeners
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, more commonly known as Nas (formerly Nasty Nas and Escobar), born September 14, 1973 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, … read moreNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, more commonly known as Nas (formerly Nasty Nas and Escobar), born September 14, 1973 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, is a prominent American MC. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, he was raised in the infamous Queensbridge housing projects in Queensbridge, New York… read more -
Mobb Deep
1,372,200 listeners
Mobb Deep was a hip-hop duo made up of Havoc and Prodigy. Both members are natives of Queensbridge, New York; located in Long Island City. They are perhaps most famous for their landmark album, The Infamous, and the accompanying hit single, Shook Ones Pt. II. 1992–1994: Early Career Prodigy and H… read more -
King Tee
148,092 listeners
King Tee, also spelled King T (born Roger McBride), is an American West Coast hip hop pioneer and founding member of the Likwit Crew. His first tracks were produced by The Unknown DJ who also produced Ice T's earliest gangsta rap tr… read moreKing Tee, also spelled King T (born Roger McBride), is an American West Coast hip hop pioneer and founding member of the Likwit Crew. His first tracks were produced by The Unknown DJ who also produced Ice T's earliest gangsta rap tracks. He has collaborated with artists such as Dr. Dre, Ice … read more -
MC Eiht
182,551 listeners
MC Eiht (born Aaron Tyler; May 22, 1967 in Compton, California) is one of the pioneers of gangsta rap with ties to the Crips street gang. H… read moreMC Eiht (born Aaron Tyler; May 22, 1967 in Compton, California) is one of the pioneers of gangsta rap with ties to the Crips street gang. He first emerged as one of the lead rappers of Compton's Most Wanted (CMW). He then became an … read moreMC Eiht (born Aaron Tyler; May 22, 1967 in Compton, California) is one of the pioneers of gangsta rap with ties to the Crips street gang. He first emerged as one of the lead rappers of Compton's Most Wanted (CMW). He then became an actor and solo MC. He is best known in the acting world for … read more -
Method Man
984,174 listeners
Method Man (born Clifford Smith, 2 March 1971 in Hempstead, Long Island, New York) is an American rapper and member of the hip-hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. He is also well-known for his work both as a solo artist and with frequent colla… read moreMethod Man (born Clifford Smith, 2 March 1971 in Hempstead, Long Island, New York) is an American rapper and member of the hip-hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. He is also well-known for his work both as a solo artist and with frequent collaborator Redman, as well as for recent forays into acting. Me… read more -
50 Cent
3,893,345 listeners
Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975 in South Jamaica, Queens, New York), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is a Grammy award … read moreCurtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975 in South Jamaica, Queens, New York), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is a Grammy award nominated rapper, actor, singer, entrepreneur, author and founder of the hip hop group and label G-Unit. Jackson was born and raised in South Jamaica, a neig… read more -
EPMD
424,303 listeners
EPMD is an American hip-hop music group from Brentwood, New York, active from 1987 to 1999, reuniting in 2006; one of the prominent acts in East coast hip hop. The group's name is an acronym for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars", referencing its members: rappers Erick Sermon (&qu… read more -
Naughty By Nature
630,732 listeners
Naughty by Nature is a hip hop group that at the time of its formation in 1991, consisted of Treach, Vinnie, and the DJ Kay Gee. The group formed in East Orange, New Jersey, and first appeared on the music scene in the late 1980's releasing an album titled The Independent Leaders, under the… read more -
Obie Trice
887,407 listeners
Obie Trice III (real name, no gimmicks, born November 14, 1977) is an American rap artist and songwriter. He began rapping at the age of 11, and is most known for his time spent signed to Shady Records. He also has his own record label, Black Market Entertainment. Obie Trice III was born and rai… read more -
Wu-Tang Clan
2,062,645 listeners
Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group that consists of: RZA, GZA/Genius, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Inspectah… read moreWu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group that consists of: RZA, GZA/Genius, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a… read moreWu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group that consists of: RZA, GZA/Genius, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group. They were formed in (and are ass… read more