The rap martyr who, at 25, seemed to embody a spirit and rebelliousness that came to define hip-hop culture for a generation. His musical legacy is rich; with confessional, personal tomes like "Dea…| Billboard
YoungBoy Never Broke Again (real name Kentrell DeSean Gaulden) was born and raised in Baton Rouge, La. His birthday is Oct. 20, 1999. He released his first mixtape, 'Life Before Fame,' in April 201…| Billboard
SZA (real name Solana Imani Rowe) is a wave-making R&B singer-songwriter who grew up in Maplewood, N.J. Her birthday is Nov. 8, 1989, and her height is 5’4”. She was signed to Top Dog Entertain…| Billboard
Post Malone (real name Austin Richard Post) was born in Syracuse, N.Y., and moved to Grapevine, Texas, when he was about 10. His height is 6’0”, and his birthday is July 4, 1995. Breaking out on So…| Billboard
Kanye West was born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago. His birthday is June 8, 1977, and his height is 5'8". He began his career by producing music for local artists, and eventually started producin…| Billboard
The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. His birthday is Feb. 16, 1990, and his height is 5'8". He launched his career by anonymously uploading his music to YouTu…| Billboard
Drake (real name Aubrey Graham) was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His birthday is Oct. 24, 1986, and his height is 6'0". He became popular playing Jimmy Brooks on Canada's CTV teen d…| Billboard
As the face of the pot-stirring early 2000s Odd Future rap & R&B collective, Tyler is equally respected for his sharp lyrical acumen and penchant for controversy. The California native grew…| Billboard
Kendrick Lamar was a standout from the moment his teenage mixtapes began generating buzz in the early 2000s, establishing himself as one of hip-hop's most thought-provoking artists. His birthday is…| Billboard
