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Happy Birthday, Keke Palmer!
Nickelodeon has churned out a decent amount of talented child actors who would later become music superstars. There’s Ariana Grande, Alexandra Shipp and Nick Cannon to name a few. Now it looks like Nickelodeon alumnus Keke Palmer wants to follow in their footsteps. The actress-singer turns 22 years old today (Aug. 26).
Happy Birthday, Big K.R.I.T.!
People have been looking for the successor for OutKast's mix of southern ethics and extraterrestrial ambitions for a while. Perhaps the next logical nomination for successor is Big K.R.I.T. He turns 29 years old today (Aug. 26).
Happy Birthday, Bishop Nehru!
From up in Rockland County, N.Y. comes Bishop Nehru, a rhymer who earned a Nas co-sign and toured with the Wu-Tang Clan before reaching the age of consent. Nehru, born Markel Scott, turns 19 years old today (Aug. 26).
Happy Birthday, Lumidee!
The Diplomats definitely weren't the ones holding it down for Harlem during the middle of last decade. There was also Lumidee, who turns 31 years old today (Aug. 24).
Happy Birthday, Justine Skye!
Justine Skye may very well be the next big thing in R&B even though she's really only getting started. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native turns 20 years old today (Aug. 24).
Happy Birthday, Bone Crusher!
With Atlanta’s current reign of hip-hop dominance, it’s understandable if some fans forget some of ATL’s known figures during the last decade. One of them was the heavy and ready Bone Crusher, who celebrates his 44th birthday today.
Happy Birthday, 8ky 6lu of LMFAO!
Who knows if LMFAO will finally join forces again to make more college anthems after being on hiatus since 2012? Sadly, that day is not today (Aug. 23). However, it is 8ky 6lu's birthday. He turns 29 years old.
Happy Birthday, Bilal!
Perhaps one of the century’s most underrated R&B artists is Bilal, who was part of the famed Soulquarians collective during their heyday. Now an independent artist, Bilal turns 36 years old today (Aug. 11).
Happy Birthday, Lianne La Havas!
One of the year’s slightly overlooked albums comes from young British songbird Lianna La Havas. The singer turns 26 years old today (Aug. 23).
Happy Birthday, Dom Kennedy!
Being independent has become the new hustle in the rap game. Dom Kennedy has carved out a successful career being an independent rapper. The Los Angeles-born rhymer celebrates his 31st birthday today (Aug. 22).