Presents a biography of hip hop star Eminem, detailing his musical career and spotlighting his personal and professional accomplishments. Includes color photographs, a timeline, and further reading sources.

Explores the life and singing career of hip-hop singer Nicki Minaj.

From his humble beginnings as a drug dealer in the impoverished housing projects of Brooklyn, Jay-Z has become a multi-millionaire and hip-hop icon. Since his debut album was released in 1996, Jay has had the full attention of the hip-hop community, releasing platinum albums with astonishing consistency.

Presents the life and career of rapper T-Pain, and explains how his auto-tuned sound became very popular and inspired several other artists.

"In his first memoir, "That s a Rap," MattyB opens up about his journey so far, including what it s like to go from the boy next door to a global sensation, grow up with a sister with Down syndrome (and how he uses his songs to spread awareness about it), the heart and soul that goes into making his music, and the importance of the Christian values that have kept him and his family grounded through every up and down along the way."--Provided by publisher....

Presents the life and career of 50 Cent, describing his hard life growing up in New York and how 50's life on the streets drove his music.

Presents the life and career of Ludacris, describing how the Atlanta rapper went from selling CDs from his trunk to selling millions of albums around the world.

Queen Latifah is a multi-talented woman, who has succeeded in television and film as well as in music. She has acted in dozens of movies, and in 2003 was nominated for an Academy Award. One of the busiest entertainers working today, Queen Latifah continues showing the world what she can do one successful project at a time. A biography of the popular and successful rap singer, actress, and role model.

"How did a bunch of young people from the inner city create a genre of music that became a global phenomenon? From its humble origins at house parties in the Bronx, where DJs mixed old records to create new sounds, charismatic MCs let their clever lyrics flow, and B-boys and B-girls pioneered inventive dance moves, hip-hop quickly became a musical and cultural revolution." --

Ludacris tells the story of hip-hop superstar Chris BridgesLudacrisholder of a degree in music management, winner of a BET Award, Prism Award, MTV Music Award, and a Grammy Award. The controversial star is credited with bringing the hip-hop style of Dirty South into the mainstream.