rap musicians

Explores the life and achievements of Missy Elliott, discussing her childhood, family, rise to fame, role as a popular culture icon, and influence on the hip-hop industry. Includes a discography, a filmography, a chronology, a time line, a glossary, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.

Describes the life and achievements of Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, discussing start in the music business, his work with Notorious B.I.G., his personal affairs, and his influence on the hip hop industry. Includes a discography, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.

Examines the life and achievements of Dana Owens, better known as Queen Latifah, discussing her childhood, family, and accomplishments as a singer and actress. Includes a discography, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.

An autobiographical account of the life and career of hip-hop star DMX which discusses his childhood in New York, his struggles to overcome the violence of his neighborhood, his break into the music industry, his controversial songs, and other related topics.

Lists and describes top hip-hop artists of the past and today.

A biography of basketball star Shaquille O'Neal, discussing his athletic career and his accomplishments as an actor and rap artist.