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Hip-Hop

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

300 Elektra EntertainmentOrganisation · Music memorabilia300 Elektra Entertainment (3EE) was an umbrella label group owned by Warner Music Group.
Abz LovePerson · Music memorabiliaRichard Abidin Breen (born 29 June 1979), better known as Abz Love, is an English singer, rapper, and songwriter.
Adam FPerson · Music memorabiliaAdam Fenton (born 8 February 1972), also known as Adam F, is an English record producer and DJ who has worked across various genres.
Adam HicksPerson · Film memorabiliaAdam Paul Nielson Hicks (born November 28, 1992) is an American actor, musician and rapper. His first leading role was in How to Eat Fried Worms.
Adil OmarPerson · Film memorabiliaAdil Omar (born 17 May 1991) is a Pakistani rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and filmmaker from Islamabad.
AfromanPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Edgar Foreman (born July 28, 1974), known by his stage name Afroman, is an American rapper, singer, and musician.
Agnez MoPerson · Film memorabilia
AkhenatonPerson · Music memorabiliaPhilippe Fragione (filip fʁaʒjɔn; lang; born 17 September 1968), better known by his stage name Akhenaton, is a French rapper and hip hop producer.
Alon De LocoPerson · Music memorabiliaAlon Cohen (born November 25, 1974), known professionally by his stage name Alon De Loco, is an Israeli singer, rapper and record producer.
Amalgam DigitalOrganisation · Music memorabiliaAmalgam Digital is an independent record label based in East Boston, Massachusetts.
Amber LiuPerson · Music memorabiliaShe was born in Los Angeles.
Andy LeePerson · Film memorabiliaHe was born in Seoul.
Ariel ZilberPerson · Music memorabiliaAriel Zilber (born September 23, 1943) is an Israeli singer-songwriter and composer.
Asher RothPerson · Music memorabiliaAsher Paul Roth (born August 11, 1985) is an American rapper from Morrisville, Pennsylvania.
Aubrey O'DayDesigner · FashionAubrey Morgan O'Day (born February 11, 1984) is an American singer and reality television personality who has been a member of the girl group Danity Kane.
Autumn RowePerson · Music memorabiliaAutumn Rowe (born May 25, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter, TV personality, DJ, and activist from New York, NY.
Avatar RecordsOrganisation · Music memorabiliaAvatar Records is an independent record label and management company founded by Larry Robinson with offices in Los Angeles and London, England.
BalojiPerson · Film memorabiliaHe was born in Lubumbashi.
Black AlienPerson · Music memorabiliaGustavo de Almeida Ribeiro (born June 7, 1972), better known by his stage name Black Alien, is a Brazilian rapper and composer.
Black MPerson · Music memorabiliaAlpha Diallo (born 27 December 1984), better known by his stage name Black M (originally Black Mesrimes), is a French rapper, singer, songwriter and member of the Sexion d'Assaut group.
Black ThoughtPerson · Film memorabiliaTariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1973), better known by his stage name Black Thought, is an American rapper, singer, actor, television host, and the lead MC of the hip hop group The…
Boi-1daPerson · Music memorabiliaMatthew Jehu Samuels (born October 12, 1986), known professionally as Boi-1da (a play on Boy Wonder), is a Jamaican-Canadian record producer and songwriter based in Toronto, Ontario.
Brittany MurphyPerson · Music memorabiliaBrittany Anne Murphy-Monjack (Bertolotti; November 10, 1977 – December 20, 2009) was an American actress and singer, noted for her work in comedy and drama.
BrodinskiPerson · Music memorabiliaLouis Rogé, known professionally as Brodinski, is a French composer, producer and DJ from Reims. Brodinski performs internationally and is regularly invited to major music festivals.
BushidoPerson · Music memorabiliaAnis Mohamed Youssef Ferchichi (born 28 September 1978), better known by his alias Bushido, is a German rapper, hip-hop producer, and entrepreneur.
Cam'ronPerson · Music memorabiliaCameron Giles (born February 4, 1976), known mononymously as Cam'ron, is an American rapper.
CashisPerson · Music memorabiliaRamone Johnson (born October 10, 1982), better known by his stage name Cashis (stylized as Ca$his), is an American rapper who was born and raised in Chicago, but moved to Irvine,…
Celeste BuckinghamPerson · Music memorabiliaCeleste Rizvana Buckingham (born 3 May 1995) is a Slovak singer and songwriter. Buckingham began her career in 2011, after finishing fifth in the second season of Česko Slovenská SuperStar,…
CellskiPerson · Music memorabiliaMarcel Wade (born August 26, 1975), better known by his stage name Cellski, is an American rapper/records producer from San Francisco. He is also the CEO of his label, Inner City2K Records.
Chad HugoPerson · Music memorabiliaCharles Edward Hugo (born February 24, 1974) is an American record producer. He was one half of the production duo the Neptunes, which he formed alongside Pharrell Williams in 1992.
Chris BrownPerson · Film memorabiliaHe was born in Tappahannock.
Chuck DPerson · Music memorabiliaCarlton Douglas "Chuck" Ridenhour (born August 1, 1960), known professionally as Chuck D, is an American rapper, best known as the leader and frontman of the hip-hop group Public Enemy,…
Coco LeePerson · Music memorabiliaCoCo Lee (17 January 1975 – 5 July 2023) was a Chinese-American singer, songwriter, and actress.
CommonAuthor · BooksLonnie Rashid Lynn (born March 13, 1972), known professionally as Common (formerly known as Common Sense), is an American rapper, actor and activist.
Daddy KevPerson · Music memorabiliaKevin Marques Moo (born 1974), better known by his stage name Daddy Kev, is an American record producer, DJ, Grammy Award-winning audio engineer, songwriter and executive from Los Angeles,…
Damu the FudgemunkPerson · Music memorabiliaEarl Davis (born June 8, 1984), known professionally as Damu the Fudgemunk, is an American hip-hop producer, multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and rapper from Washington, D.C.
Dan the AutomatorPerson · Music memorabiliaDaniel M. Nakamura (born August 29, 1966), better known by his stage name Dan the Automator, is an American record producer.
Danger MousePerson · Music memorabiliaBrian Joseph Burton (born July 29, 1977), known professionally as Danger Mouse, is an American musician and record producer. He has been nominated for 22 Grammy Awards and has won six.
DeadleePerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Thomas Lee, better known by his stage name Deadlee, is an American rapper and songwriter.
Delicious VinylOrganisation · Music memorabiliaDelicious Vinyl is an American independent record label founded by Matt Dike and Michael Ross in 1987 and based in Los Angeles, California.
Diplomat RecordsOrganisation · Music memorabiliaDiplomat Records (also known as Diplomatic Man) is an American hip hop record label founded by record executives and rappers Cam'ron and Jim Jones.
DJ BabuPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher E. Oroc (born September 17, 1974), better known as DJ Babu, is a Filipino-American DJ, record producer, turntablist, and educator.
DJ BuddhaPerson · Music memorabiliaUrales Vargas (born March 15, 1980), known professionally as DJ Buddha, is an American DJ, record producer, radio personality, music publisher, and record executive from Lawrence,…
DJ Kay SlayPerson · Music memorabiliaKeith Grayson (August 14, 1965 – April 17, 2022), known professionally as DJ Kay Slay, was an American disc jockey (DJ) from Manhattan, New York.
DJ KrushPerson · Music memorabiliaHideaki Ishi, better known by his stage name DJ Krush, is a Japanese record producer and DJ.
DJ MehdiPerson · Music memorabiliaMehdi Favéris-Essadi (20 January 1977 – 13 September 2011), better known by his stage name DJ Mehdi, was a French-Tunisian hip hop and house music producer and DJ.
DJ PoohPerson · Film memorabiliaMark Jordan (born June 29, 1966), better known by his stage name DJ Pooh, is an American record producer and actor.
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.
DJ ShadowPerson · Music memorabiliaJoshua Paul Davis (born June 29, 1972), known professionally as DJ Shadow, is an American DJ and record producer. His debut studio album, Endtroducing., was released in 1996.
Don CannonPerson · Music memorabiliaDonald Cannon (born August 2, 1979) is an American DJ, record producer, and record executive who served as Vice President of A&R at Def Jam Recordings from 2012 to 2018.
Donald GloverPerson · Film memorabiliaDonald McKinley Glover Jr. (born September 25, 1983), also known by his musical stage name Childish Gambino, is an American actor, rapper, singer, comedian, and filmmaker.
Dot da GeniusPerson · Music memorabiliaOladipo Omishore (born July 17, 1986), known professionally as Dot da Genius, is an American record producer and audio engineer.
Drag-OnPerson · Film memorabiliaMelvin Jason Smalls (born January 4, 1980), known professionally as Drag-On, is an American rapper.
Edison ChenDesigner · FashionEdison Chen Koon-hei (Chinese: 陳冠希, born Chen Hing-wah on 7 October 1980) is a Canadian-born Hong Kong actor, singer, rapper, fashion designer and entrepreneur.
Elefant TraksOrganisation · Music memorabiliaElefant Traks was a record label based in Sydney, founded by Kenny Sabir (p.k.a.Traksewt) in 1998.
Emis KillaPerson · Music memorabiliaEmiliano Rudolf Giambelli (born 14 November 1989), known professionally as Emis Killa, is an Italian rapper.
Faith EvansPerson · Music memorabiliaFaith Evans was born in Lakeland, Florida, and raised in New Jersey, she relocated to Los Angeles in 1991 in pursuit of a recording career.
FalcoPerson · Music memorabiliaJohann "Hans" Hölzel (19 February 1957 – 6 February 1998), better known by his stage name Falco (from Falko Weißpflog), was an Austrian musician.
Felicia PearsonAuthor · BooksFelicia Pearson (born May 18, 1980) is an American actress, rapper, and author. She is best known for playing Snoop, a fictionalized version of herself, on The Wire.
FergiePerson · Film memorabiliaStacy Ann "Fergie" Ferguson (born March 27, 1975) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman.
Flo RidaPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Miami Gardens.
Foxy BrownPerson · Music memorabiliaInga DeCarlo Fung Marchand (born September 6, 1978), known professionally as Foxy Brown, is an American rapper.
Fred AgainPerson · Music memorabiliaFrederick John Philip Gibson (born 19 July 1993), known professionally as Fred Again (stylised as Fred again.) or simply Fred, is a British record producer, singer, songwriter,…
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.
Gennessee LewisPerson · Music memorabiliaGennessee Lewis (born January 23, 1974), primarily known by his stage name Gennessee, is an American record producer, songwriter and record executive.
Grandmaster FlashPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Robert Saddler (born January 1, 1958), known by his stage name Grandmaster Flash, is a Barbadian-American DJ.
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.
Hussein FatalPerson · Music memorabiliaBruce Edward Washington Jr. (April 3, 1973July 10, 2015), better known by his stage name Hussein Fatal or sometimes as Fatal Hussein, was an American rapper, best known for his…
Hydrofunk RecordsOrganisation · Music memorabiliaHydrofunk Records is an independent Australian hip hop record label distributed by MGM. The label is home to artists such Resin Dogs and Def Wish Cast.
Iggy AzaleaPerson · Music memorabiliaAmethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as Iggy Azalea, is an Australian model, businesswoman and former rapper.
Igor Pablo CavaleraPerson · Music memorabiliaIgor Graziano Cavalera (born 4 September 1970) is a Brazilian musician, best known as the former drummer for the heavy metal band Sepultura, which he co-founded with his brother Max in…
Ill Will RecordsOrganisation · Music memorabiliaIll Will Records is an American vanity record label founded by Nasir "Nas" Jones and Steve Stoute.
Ivy QueenPerson · Film memorabiliaMartha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez (born March 4, 1972), known professionally as Ivy Queen, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. She is considered one of the pioneers of the reggaeton genre.
J DillaPerson · Music memorabiliaJames Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla, Jay Dee, or simply Dilla, was an American record producer, rapper, and composer.
Jackson WangDesigner · FashionJackson Wang (born Wang Ka-yee; 28 March 1994) is a Hong Kong rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Jad ShweryPerson · Film memorabiliaJad Shwery (usually spelled: Jad Choueiri; Lebanese pronunciation, born 13 March 1984) is a Lebanese pop singer, songwriter, producer and music video director.
Jada Pinkett SmithPerson · Film memorabiliaJada Koren Pinkett Smith (née Pinkett; born September 18, 1971) is an American actress, businesswoman, and talk show host.
JameliaPerson · Music memorabiliaJamelia Niela Davis (born 11 January 1981) is a British singer, actress and television personality.
Jennifer LopezDesigner · FashionJennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and businesswoman.
Jhené AikoPerson · Music memorabiliaJhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo (born March 16, 1988) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.
Jim JonesPerson · Music memorabilia
Jimmy Jam and Terry LewisAuthor · BooksJames Samuel "Jimmy Jam" Harris III (born June 6, 1959) and Terry Steven Lewis (born November 24, 1956) are an American R&B/pop songwriting and record production team.
Jordin SparksPerson · Music memorabiliaJordin Brianna Sparks Smith (born December 22, 1989) is an American singer and actress.
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.
Justina ValentinePerson · Film memorabiliaJustina Valentine (born February 14, 1987) is an American television host, rapper and singer from Passaic County, New Jersey, best known for her singles "Candy Land" featuring rapper Fetty…
JuvenilePerson · Music memorabiliaTerius Gray (born March 26, 1975), better known by his stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper best known for his work with Birdman's Cash Money Records in the late 1990s and early…
Kardinal OffishallPerson · Music memorabiliaJason Drew Harrow (born May 11, 1976), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall, is a Canadian rapper and record producer.
Keny ArkanaPerson · Music memorabiliaKeny Arkana, is an Argentine-French rapper who is active in the alter-globalization and civil disobedience movements.
Keri HilsonPerson · Music memorabiliaBorn and raised in Decatur, Georgia, she began her musical career as a songwriter and backing vocalist for other artists under the wi
Kiely WilliamsPerson · Music memorabiliaKiely Williams is an American singer, dancer and actress. She is known for her membership in the girl groups 3LW, the Cheetah Girls and BluPrint.
Kim Hong-joongDesigner · FashionKim Hong-joong (born November 7, 1998), mononymously known as Hongjoong, is a South Korean rapper, singer, producer, and songwriter.
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…
Kurtis BlowPerson · Music memorabiliaKurtis Walker (born August 9, 1959), known professionally by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
Laurieann GibsonPerson · Film memorabiliaLaurieann Gibson (born July 14, 1969) is a Canadian choreographer, director, television personality, singer, actress, and dancer.
Layzie BonePerson · Film memorabiliaSteven Howse (born September 23, 1974), known professionally as Layzie Bone, is an American rapper known primarily for being a member of the group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Leon BothaArtist · PaintingsLeon Botha (4 June 1985 – 5 June 2011) was a South African painter and disk jockey.
Lil MamaPerson · Music memorabiliaNiatia Jessica Kirkland (born October 4, 1989), better known by her stage name Lil Mama, is an American rapper. She released her debut album, VYP (Voice of the Young People) in 2008.
Lil ScrappyPerson · Music memorabiliaDarryl Raynard Richardson III (born January 19, 1984), professionally known as Lil Scrappy, is an American rapper.
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
LloydPerson · Music memorabiliaLloyd is recorded as singer, songwriter, actor, dancer and rapper.
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…
Lord KemyPerson · Music memorabiliaLord Kemy is a French Canadian Hip Hop/Dancehall artist native of Guinea (West Africa).
m.c.A.TPerson · Music memorabiliaBorn May 15, 1961 in Hokkaidō, better known by his stage name "Microphone Controller Akio Togashi" is a Japanese musician, rapper, singer and record producer with Avex Trax.
Mack 10Person · Music memorabiliaDedrick D'Mon Rolison (born August 9, 1971), known professionally as Mack 10, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive.
Mark RonsonPerson · Music memorabiliaMark Ronson (born 4 September 1975) was a British musician (born 1975). Ronson is catalogued as record producer, disc jockey, composer, musician, songwriter and singer.
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.
MC JinPerson · Music memorabilia
Melanie BrownPerson · Music memorabiliaMelanie Janine Brown (born 29 May 1975), commonly known as Mel B or Melanie B, is a British singer, television personality, and actress.
Melanie FionaPerson · Music memorabiliaMelanie Fiona Hallim (born July 4, 1983) is a Canadian R&B singer.
MiguelPerson · Music memorabiliaMiguel Jontel Pimentel (born October 23, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in San Pedro, California, he began pursuing a music career at age thirteen.
Mike ShinodaArtist · PaintingsMichael Kenji Shinoda (born February 11, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer.
Mike SkinnerAuthor · BooksHe was born in Birmingham.
Miri Ben-AriPerson · Music memorabiliaMiri Ben-Ari (born 1978 12 4) is an Israeli–American violinist, record producer, music-tech entrepreneur, and humanitarian.
Missy ElliottPerson · Music memorabiliaMelissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Mo'CheddahDesigner · FashionModupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola (born 16 October 1990), known by her stage name Mo'Cheddah (sometimes stylized as Mocheeda or Mocheddah), is a Nigerian rapper and singer.
MonicaPerson · Music memorabiliaBorn and raised in College Park, Georgia, she began performing as a child and joined a traveling gospel choir by the age of t
Mopreme ShakurPerson · Film memorabilia
Mpire Music GroupOrganisation · Music memorabiliaBorn and raised in Queens, New York City, Ja Rule became known for blending gangsta rap
Nastya KamenskikhPerson · Film memorabiliaAnastasiia Oleksiivna Kamenskykh (born 4 May 1987), known professionally as NK, is a Ukrainian pop and R&B singer, actress, television personality, and businesswoman.
Ne-YoPerson · Music memorabiliaShaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor.

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