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1) Post Malone
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Post Malone (Austin Richard Post) works as a musician, a shoe designer, a voice-over artist, and a philanthropist. From his SoundCloud launch to placing 14 songs on the Billboard Top 40 at one time, Post Malone has vaulted himself to success. He started out playing heavy metal in a high-school band but transitioned to hip-hop to go solo. He moved from Grapevine, TX, to Los Angeles, CA, to pursue his music career. Aside from his music, Malone has begun...
3) Gucci Mane
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
Presents the life and career of Gucci Mane, musician, actor, and businessman.
4) Travis Scott
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
Travis Scott (Jacques Bermon Webster Jr.) works as a rapper, actor, fashion designer, model, producer, songwriter, and philanthropist. He is also the father of one child with his significant other, Kylie Jenner. Scott established himself first in Houston, Texas, then in both the New York City and Los Angeles rap games. He began his career in high school, working in musical groups and building the network that would allow him to sleep on floors and...
5) Lil Wayne
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Lil Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.) works as a rapper, actor, entrepreneur, model, voiceover artist, philanthropist, and fashion designer. He is also the father of four children. Widely regarded as the best rapper in the world, his successful rap career began when he was signed to a recording contract at age 11. His albums and singles have won him numerous awards and nominations. Aside from his music, Carter has mounted a successful career in acting...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Pharrell Wiliams is a superstar of the music world. So how did this incredible talent rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Pharrell's early life and his many musical achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of H.E.R., covering her early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes. With striking photographs and interesting sidebars, the book relays H.E.R.'s childhood achievements as Gabi Wilson, her disappearance from the music scene, and her reemergence as the thrilling artist known as H.E.R. Features include a timeline, glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index." --
10) Nelly
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
Examines the life of rapper Nelly, discussing his youth in St. Louis, and tracing his path to fame as a recording artist.
15) Mary J. Blige
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
Tells the story of Mary J. Blige, the rap musician.
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Description
Before there was hip hop, there was DJ Kool Herc. On a hot day at the end of summer in 1973 Cindy Campbell threw a back-to-school party at a park in the South Bronx. Her brother, Clive Campbell, spun the records. He had a new way of playing the music to make the breaks the musical interludes between verses longer for dancing. He called himself DJ Kool Herc and this is When the Beat Was Born. From his childhood in Jamaica to his youth in the Bronx,...
19) Queen Latifah
Author
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
A biography of the popular and successful rap singer, actress, and role model.
20) Travis Scott
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"It is Scott's artistry that has elevated the rapper's rising star. He was listed on the 2018 Hip-Hop Cash Kings list, an annual ranking by Forbes of the world's highest paid hip-hop musicians. His endeavors have contributed to Scott's wealth and his place in hip-hop history - which is a long way from where he started, when he was practically homeless after dropping out of college to follow his music dreams"--
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