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1) Will
Author
Language
English
Description
A product of a profound journey of self-knowledge, and a reckoning with all that your will can get you and all that it can leave behind, in this memoir, one of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life
Will Smith's transformation from a West Philadelphia kid to one of the biggest rap stars of his era, and then one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history, is an epic tale-- but it's...
Author
Publisher
A Plume Book
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The rap superstar details the circumstances that led to his year-long incarceration at Rikers Island and his experiences during his imprisonment, sharing insights into his daily rituals, interactions with other inmates, and efforts to stay positive
3) Kanye West
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of hiphop artist Kanye West.
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
The RZA, founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, imparts the lessons he's learned on his journey from the Staten Island projects to international superstardom. A devout student of knowledge in every form in which he's found it, he distills here the wisdom he's acquired into seven "pillars," each based on a formative event in his life-from the moment he first heard the call of hip-hop to the death of his cousin and Clan-mate, Russell Jones, aka ODB
Author
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In September 2019, "Truth Hurts" became the longest-reigning solo female rap song at the number 1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100. Since then, Lizzo has appeared on TV, at award shows, and on sold-out world tours. Learn more about this Grammy-winning artist and how she went from band kid to opening act to mainstream superstar"--
7) Eminem
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A biography of Eminem and his career as an entertainer, written for young adults.
8) Jay-Z
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of rap artist, Jay-Z. Includes his contributions to hip-hop culture across America and throughout the world.
9) Will Smith
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of actor Will Smith.
10) Wyclef Jean
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of the life of hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean.
11) Nicki Minaj
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of hip-hop artist, Nicki Minaj. Includes her contributions to the hip-hop culture across America.
Author
Language
English
Description
JAY-Z: Made in America is the fruit of Michael Eric Dyson's decade of teaching the work of one of the greatest poets this nation has produced, as gifted a wordsmith as Walt Whitman, Robert Frost and Rita Dove. But as a rapper, he's sometimes not given the credit he deserves for just how great an artist he's been for so long. This book wrestles with the biggest themes of JAY-Z's career, including hustling, and it recognizes the way that he's always...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson opens up about his ... comeback--from tragic personal loss to thriving businessman and cable's highest-paid executive--in this unique self-help guide ... In his early twenties [he'd risen] to the heights of fame and power in the cutthroat music business. A decade ago the multi-platinum selling rap artist decided to pivot. His ability to adapt to change was demonstrated when he became the executive producer and star of Power,...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Image
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"... a brutally honest chronicle about struggles with weight, food addiction, and the journey to self-acceptance. In his signature voice, Action Bronson shares all that he's learned in the past decade to help you help yourself."--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Rick Ross is an indomitable presence in the music industry, but few people know his full story. Now, for the first time, Ross offers a vivid, dramatic and unexpectedly candid account of his early childhood, his tumultuous adolescence and his dramatic ascendancy in the world of hip-hop. Born William Leonard Roberts II, Ross grew up 'across the bridge,' in a Miami at odds with the glitzy beaches, nightclubs and yachts of South Beach. In the aftermath...
16) Sean Combs
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of hip-hop artist, "Puff," "Puffy," "Puff Daddy," "Sean John," "P. Diddy," each name marks a different phase in the life of Sean John Combs. Includes his contributions to hip-hop culture across America and throughout the world.
Author
Publisher
Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"The first in-depth biography of Nipsey Hussle, the hip hop mogul, artist, and activist whose transformative legacy inspired a generation with his motivational lyrics and visionary business savvy--before he was tragically shot down in the very neighborhood he was dedicated to building up"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Chance the Rapper is known around the world for his unique style of music as well as his generosity. But before he shot to fame, Chancelor Bennett was struggling in school and getting into trouble with drugs. Thanks to his family and his music, he was able to turn his life around. With a new name and a new outlook, Chance the Rapper began to find success in both his personal and professional lives. Readers will be inspired by the music megastar who...
19) Lizzo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Singer. Rapper. Classically trained flutist. Body-positivity advocate. This biographical volume follows Lizzo's meteoric rise from self-proclaimed "band geek" to Time's 2019 Entertainer of the Year. Lizzo and her music have inspired people everywhere to accept themselves for who they are. Readers will love learning more about Lizzo's strong soul roots, her struggle breaking into the music industry, her role models, and her awe-inspiring success....
Author
Publisher
Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublisher
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The legendary rap star and cofounder of Run D.M.C. speaks out about his battle with depression and overcoming suicidal thoughts-- one of the most devastating yet little known health issues plaguing the black community today
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