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Christopher Maurice Brown
(One of the World's Best-Selling R&B and Hip-Hop Music Artists)
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Birthdate: May 5, 1989
Birthplace: Tappahannock, Virginia, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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YNW Melly
(Rapper and Singer Best Known for His Songs ‘Murder on My Mind’ and ‘Mixed Personalities’)
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Birthdate: May 1, 1999
Birthplace: Gifford, Florida, United States
YNW Melly is an American rapper whose song Murder on My Mind became a huge hit, especially after Melly was charged with double-murder. In 2019, he pleaded not guilty and is currently awaiting trial. If proven guilty, he could face life imprisonment or even capital punishment. Apart from the double-murder charges, he is a suspect in the 2017 murder of a sheriff's deputy.
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Meek Mill
(Rapper Known for His Debut Album 'Dreams & Nightmares' which Peaked at No.2 at The US Billboard 200)
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Birthdate: May 6, 1987
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Rapper Meek Mill initially performed with the group The Bloodhoundz. His debut album was featured at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. He has released Billboard-charting tracks such as Amen and Going Bad, both featuring Drake. His brushes with the law inspired the documentary Free Meek.
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Kehlani
(Famous for Her Performance on America's Got Talent With The Band 'Poplyfe')
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Birthdate: April 24, 1995
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States
Kehlani Ashley Parrish soared to fame on America's Got Talent, performing with the teen pop band Poplyfe. The Grammy-nominated artist is known for her chartbusting tracks 1st Position and Raw & True. She is pansexual and is known for her love for tattoos. She is also a sexual-assault survivor.
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Machine Gun Kelly
(Rapper - Noted For Contemporary & Alternative Hip-Hop With Rock)
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Birthdate: April 22, 1990
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Lil TJAY
(Rapper)
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Birthdate: April 30, 2001
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
Tione Jayden Merritt, better known as Lil Tjay, soared to fame with his Billboard Hot 100-charting tracks Brothers and F.N. He initially gained prominence on SoundCloud. He is also known as the Bronx Justin Bieber. Fans love his signature use of the auto-tune feature in his songs.
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Coi Leray
(Rapper whose music video for 'Huddy' was viewed more than half a million times on YouTube)
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Birthdate: May 11, 1997
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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6ix9ine
(American Rapper Known for His Aggressive Style of Rapping)
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Birthdate: May 8, 1996
Birthplace: Bushwick, New York, United States
A man whose music has been marked by an aggressive style of rapping, 6ix9ine is a figure who is as controversial as he is popular. Making waves in the music scene with his debut album in 2018, the upcoming rapper became involved in a string of sexual offenses and other felonies. Despite his legal issues, he continues to be popular.
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Desiigner
(Rapper Known for His Debut Single 'Panda')
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Birthdate: May 3, 1997
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Yo Gotti
(Rapper)
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Birthdate: May 19, 1981
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Jidenna
(Known for The Singles 'Classic Man' and 'Yoga')
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Birthdate: May 4, 1985
Birthplace: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States
Jidenna is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Interested in music from an early age, he co-founded the rap group Black Spadez when he was in high school. As a young man, he worked full-time as a teacher before becoming a popular rapper. He is also a founding member of the social club Fear & Fancy.
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Rico Nasty
(Rapper)
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Birthdate: May 7, 1997
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Rico Nasty is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Renowned for her punk aesthetic and unique delivery, Nasty achieved popularity in 2018 when she released singles, such as Poppin and Smack a Bitch. Over the years, Rico Nasty has been serving as an inspiration for contemporary artists like ppcocaine and Flo Milli.
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BamBam
(Thai Rapper and a Member of the South Korean Boy Band 'Got7')
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Birthdate: May 2, 1997
Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
BamBam is a Thai rapper and singer based in South Korea. He is popular as a member of the South Korean boy band, Got7. Interested in singing and dancing from a young age, he participated in many talent contests. He trained under JYP Entertainment for a few years before making his professional debut. He also performs as a solo artist.
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Kyle Harvey
(Rapper)
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Birthdate: May 18, 1993
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Craig Mack
(Rapper)
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Birthdate: May 10, 1970
Birthplace: North Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Died: March 12, 2018
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Michael Franti
(Creator and Lead Vocalist with a Hip Hop Fusion Group Called 'Michael Franti & Spearhead')
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Birthdate: April 21, 1966
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States
American musician, singer and songwriter, Michael Franti is also a well-known activist, who advocates peace and social justice, especially in the Middle East. Currently the lead singer of the musical group, Michael Franti and Spearhead, he is known for blending hip-hop with other varieties of music such as jazz, rock, reggae, soul, funk, pop, and folk, releasing numerous albums since 1988.
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Arash
(Singer)
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Birthdate: April 23, 1977
Birthplace: Tehran, Iran
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Lyldoll
(Singer Songwriter)
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Birthdate: April 25, 1993
Birthplace: Abbotsford, Canada
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Max Herre
(German Rapper, Music Producer, and Singer-Songwriter)
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Birthdate: April 22, 1973
Birthplace: Stuttgart, Germany
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Nicole Bus
(Singer, Songwriter)
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Birthdate: May 2, 1989
Birthplace: Nieuwegein, Netherlands
Nicole Bus is a Dutch singer whose single You became the joint-fastest debut single to peak at number one on Billboard's Adult R&B Songs chart. Bus achieved popularity in her home country and won the Grand Prize of the Netherlands in 2010. She then appeared in a couple of TV programs before signing to Roc Nation and gaining international acclaim.
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Shams
(Singer)
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Birthdate: April 28, 1980
Birthplace: Hafar Al Batin, Saudi Arabia
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Elena Risteska
(Songwriter)
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Birthdate: April 27, 1986
Birthplace: Skopje, SFR Yugoslavia
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Bondan Prakoso
(Singer Songwriter)
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Birthdate: May 8, 1983
Birthplace: Jakarta, Indonesia
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Takun J
(Songwriter, Singer)
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Birthdate: May 14, 1981
Birthplace: Monrovia, Liberia
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2C
(Songwriter)
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Birthdate: May 16, 1987
Birthplace: Bong Town, Liberia
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Leek Jack
(Musical Artist)
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Birthdate: May 15, 1997
Birthplace: Stafford, Virginia
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
