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East Coast Hip-Hop

47 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Big Daddy KanePerson · Music memorabiliaAntonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper, producer and actor who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew.
Big LPerson · Music memorabiliaLamont Coleman (May 30, 1974February 15, 1999), known professionally as Big L, was an American rapper and record producer.
Big PunPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Lee Rios (November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000), better known by his stage name Big Pun (short for Big Punisher), was an American rapper.
Cam'ronPerson · Music memorabiliaCameron Giles (born February 4, 1976), known mononymously as Cam'ron, is an American rapper.
CassidyPerson · Music memorabiliaBarry Adrian Reese (born July 7, 1982), better known by his stage name Cassidy, is an American rapper.
Diamond DPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Kirkland (born April 5, 1968), better known by his stage name Diamond D (or simply Diamond), is an American hip hop MC and record producer from The Bronx, New York City, and one of…
DJ PremierPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Edward Martin (born March 21, 1966), known professionally as DJ Premier (also known as Preemo), is an American record producer and DJ.
Drag-OnPerson · Film memorabiliaMelvin Jason Smalls (born January 4, 1980), known professionally as Drag-On, is an American rapper.
FreewayPerson · Music memorabiliaFreeway (born 6 August 1978) was a Subjects and genres recorded for the work are East Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop and hip-hop. Catalogued as rapper, songwriter and musician.
Heavy DPerson · Music memorabiliaDwight Arrington Myers (May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011), known professionally as Heavy D, was a Jamaican-American rapper, record producer, and actor.
Ja RulePerson · Film memorabiliaBorn and raised in Queens, New York City, Ja Rule became known for blending gangsta rap
Jim JonesPerson · Music memorabilia
Joseph SimmonsPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Ward Simmons (born November 14, 1964), better known by the stage name Run, Rev. Run or DJ Run, is an American rapper, producer, DJ, and television personality.
Kool KeithPerson · Music memorabiliaKeith Matthew Thornton (born October 7, 1963), better known by his stage name Kool Keith, is an American rapper and record producer known for his surreal, abstract, and often profane or…
Lil' CeasePerson · Music memorabiliaLil' Cease was born in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City, he is best known for being a former member of hip hop group Junior
Lil' KimPerson · Music memorabiliaKimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1974), better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and model.
LL Cool JPerson · Music memorabiliaJames Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor.
Lord FinessePerson · Music memorabiliaRobert A. Hall Jr. (born February 19, 1970), known by his stage name Lord Finesse, is an American rapper and hip-hop producer from The Bronx, New York, best known as the leader of the…
Masta AcePerson · Music memorabiliaDuval Clear (born December 4, 1966), better known by his stage name Masta Ace, is an American rapper and record producer from New York City. A lead member of Mr.
Method ManPerson · Music memorabiliaClifford Smith Jr. (born March 2, 1971), known professionally as Method Man, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor.
N.O.R.E.Person · Music memorabilia
Ol' Dirty BastardPerson · Music memorabiliaRussell Tyrone Jones (November 15, 1968 – November 13, 2004), known professionally as Ol' Dirty Bastard (often abbreviated as ODB), was an American rapper who was one of the founding…
Pete RockPerson · Music memorabiliaPeter O. Phillips (born June 21, 1970), better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper.
Q-TipPerson · Music memorabiliaKamaal Ibn John Fareed (born Jonathan William Davis; April 10, 1970), better known by his stage name Q-Tip, is an American rapper and record producer.
RakimAuthor · BooksWilliam Michael Griffin Jr. (born January 28, 1968), better known by his stage name Rakim, is an American rapper.
RedmanPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Newark.
Sticky FingazPerson · Film memorabiliaKirk Jones (born November 3, 1973), better known by his stage name Sticky Fingaz, is an American rapper, record producer and actor best known as a member of platinum selling hardcore rap…
Talib KweliAuthor · BooksTalib Kweli Greene (born October 3, 1975) is an American rapper. He is one half of the hip-hop duo Black Star, which he formed in 1997 with fellow Brooklyn rapper Yasiin Bey.
Wiz KhalifaPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Minot.
Yasiin BeyPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Brooklyn.

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