2. EAZY – E
(ERIC LYNN WRIGHT)
9/7/1963 – 3/26/1995
Grew up in Compton, California.
American rapper, started in NWA.
“The god father of gangster rap.”
Sold over 17 million albums(USA).
Dropped out in 10th grade.
Cause of death was AIDS.
3. 2PAC
(TUPAC AMARU SHAKAR)
6/16/1971 – 9/13/1996
Moved state to state as child.
Was an American rapper and actor.
Has sold 75 million+ albums.
Married Keisha Morris, later divorced.
Jailed 11 months for sexual assault.
Shot four times and killed.
4. THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.
(CHRISTOPHER GEORGE LATORE WALLACE)
5/21/1972 – 3/9/1997
Raised in Brooklyn, New York.
Dropped out at 17 years old.
Arrested for weapon/drug charges.
Had a son and daughter.
Has sold around 60 million albums.
Cause of death; drive by shooting.
5. DR. DRE
(ANDRE ROMELLE YOUNG)
2/18/1965 -
Started out as a DJ.
Co-founded Death Row Records.
Both parents were singers.
Teamed up with N.W.A
Discovered many famous artists.
Created „Beats‟ by Dr. Dre.
6. LL COOL J
(JAMES TODD SMITH)
1/14/1968 -
Grew up in Queens, New York.
Famous rapper and actor.
Launched clothing/footwear line.
Married with four children.
Most popular song: Rock the Bells.
7. BUSTA RHYMES
(TREVOR TAHIEM SMITH, JR)
5/20/1972 -
American rapper, producer, actor.
Known for raping at fast rate.
11 Grammy nominations.
Started music career in 1990.
Went solo in 1996.
Has three children.
8. ICE CUBE
(O‟SHEA JACKSON)
6/15/1969 -
Born in Los Angeles, California.
Actor and rapper.
Was once part of N.W.A.
Started solo career in 1989.
Married 17 years, has four kids.
9. ICE T
(TRACY MARROW)
2/16/1958 -
Grew up in Los Angeles, California.
Served in the Army; 4 years.
Began rap career in 1980.
Plays detective on L&O since 2000.
Has 2 kids.
Reality TV show; Ice Loves Coco
10. AFROMAN
(JOSEPH EDGAR FOREMAN)
7/28/1974
Started rapping in 8th grade.
Plays guitar and drums.
Grew up in Palmdale, California.
No longer produces music.
