This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of J. Cole. Readers learn about J. Cole's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and sidebars, the book explores J. Cole's academic drive, relationship with his mom, and charity work. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Chance the Rapper. Readers learn about Chance's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and thought-provoking sidebars, the book brings to life Chance's faith, fatherhood, activism, and Chicago pride. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Kanye West. Readers learn about West's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and sidebars, the book explores West's relationship with his mom, his striking self-confidence, and groundbreaking music videos. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

Describes the life and career of rap artist Kanye West, including his early days in Atlanta and Chicago, his rise to fame, his work as a philanthropist and activist, and his entrepreneurship beyond music. Includes color photographs, a timeline, essential facts, a glossary, resources for further information, and an index.

Explores the life and career of rapper, singer, and songwriter Post Malone, discussing his background, rise to fame, works and accomplishments, and controversial career. Features quotes, color photographs, sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, and resources for further information.

Discusses the life and career of the rap artist, from his childhood, through his college years, and to his successes as a professional musician.

Explores the life and career of rapper, actor, and writer Childish Gambino, discussing his background and education, rise to fame, works and accomplishments, and career today. Features quotes, color photographs, sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, and resources for further information.

"The Notorious B.I.G. was one of the most charismatic and talented artists of the 1990s. Born Christopher Wallace and raised in Clinton Hill/Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, Biggie lived an almost archetypal rap life: young trouble, drug dealing, guns, prison, a giant hit record, the wealth and international superstardom that came with it, then an early violent death. Biggie released his first record, Ready to Die, in 1994, when he was only 22. Less than three...

The path to success is not always easy. Despite adversity and setbacks, Ross held tight to his vision and became a hip-hop icon and a towering figure in the business world. Now he offers his own life as a road map to your own empire. He reveals the simple, empowering "Boss Commandments" that everyone can implement to improve their own life, excel in the business world, and achieve even their wildest dreams. -- Adapted from jacket.

How does one pay homage to A Tribe Called Quest? The seminal rap group brought jazz into the genre, resurrecting timeless rhythms to create masterpieces such as The Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders. Seventeen years after their last album, they resurrected themselves with an intense, socially conscious record, We Got It from Here ... Thank You 4 Your Service, which arrived when fans needed it most, in the aftermath of the 2016 election. Poet and...