Brian Josephs
Happy Birthday, Wiz Khalifa!
One thing that can't be denied is Wiz Khalifa's star power. The stoner rapper turns 28 years old today (Sept. 8).
Happy Birthday, Webbie!
The state of Louisiana has gifted hip-hop with several hometown heroes including Lil Wayne, Kevin Gates, Boosie Badazz and Webbie, who celebrates his 30th birthday today (Sept. 6).
Happy Birthday, Macy Gray!
Grammy Award-winning singer Macy Gray celebrates her 48th birthday today.
Happy Birthday, Foxy Brown!
There’s two undisputed queens when it comes to Brooklyn’s cocksure rapping: Lil Kim and Foxy Brown. The latter is still a fan fan favorite even a decade after her last album dropped. Foxy Brown turns 37 years old today (Sept. 6).
Happy Birthday, N.O.R.E.!
The class of MCs that arose from Queensbridge during the ’90s were peerless. One of those artist is N.O.R.E. (aka Noreaga) who celebrates his 38th birthday today.
Happy Birthday, August Alsina!
Last year was the breakout year for many of today’s R&B stars. Tinashe and Sam Smith are two examples. New Orleans native August Alsina is another one. The singer turns 23 years old today (Sept. 3).
Happy Birthday, Zendaya!
If you're an Aaliyah fan, chances are you're already familiar with singer Zendaya Coleman Besides being the initial choice to play the late songbird in the controversial biopic, the multi-talented teenager turns 19 years old today (Sept. 1).
Happy Birthday, Joe Budden!
Hip-hop's love king celebrates his birthday today (Aug. 31). Joe Budden, one-fourth of the hip-hop group Slaughterhouse, turns 35 years old.
Happy Birthday, Mario!
If you grew up in the early 2000s, chances are that you heard "Just a Friend 2002" so much that you got sick of it. Your reward for surviving the song was that you got to hear its follow-up also played to death. Mario was a star. The singer turns 29 years old today (Aug. 27).
Happy Birthday, Ma$e!
Songs from the Bad Boy Records catalog in the late '90s are a requirement for most playlists. By extension, Ma$e will be relevant for a while. The 'Harlem World' creator turns 38 years old today (Aug. 27).