Brian Josephs
Happy Birthday, Eminem!
Eminem is one of the most polarizing rappers in hip-hop. The legendary rhymer, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, turns 43 years old today (Oct. 17).
Happy Birthday, Ziggy Marley!
Today is another day to celebrate the famous Marley family. This time, Ziggy Marley gets some shine. The musician turns 47 years old today (Oct. 17).
Happy Birthday, Eric Benet!
One of the many branches of neo-soul has sprouted Eric Benet, a talented singer-songwriter out of Milwaukee. The entertainer turns 49 years old today (Oct. 15).
Happy Birthday, Usher!
Usher is one of the biggest stars that modern R&B has ever seen. The singer turns 37 years old today (Oct. 14).
Happy Birthday, Ashanti!
Nothing says early-aughties nostalgia like Ashanti, who was the first lady of Murder Inc. during the label's prime. Before she had a lit Instagram, the singer couldn't miss when it came to making hits. Ashanti turns 35 years old today (Oct. 13).
Happy Birthday, MC Lyte!
Today we celebrate a woman who helped paved the way for other female rappers in hip-hop. Veteran rhyme-spitter MC Lyte turns 45 years old today (Oct. 11).
Happy Birthday, Mya!
R&B songbird Mya celebrates her 36th birthday today (Oct. 10).
Happy Birthday, Nick Cannon!
When you think of All That! famous alumni, Nick Cannon should immediately come to mind. He somehow dodged the child star curse and Mariah Carey's shadow to become one of the decade's most recognizable entertainers. Cannon still has a career ahead of him as he turns 35 years old today (Oct. 8).
Happy Birthday, Bruno Mars!
Even as pop music constantly reformulates itself to stay close to the zeitgeist, there's always those artists who reach back into retro sounds to make something fresh. There aren't many artists that successfully use that formula to because a superstar. However, Bruno Mars fits in that category of those that do. He turns 30 years old today (Oct. 8).
Happy Birthday, Rich Homie Quan!
Rich Homie Quan is arguably one of Atlanta's top rappers. The "Type of Way" rapper turns 26 years old today (Oct. 4).