Shawntae “Da Brat” Harris is a rapper and actress. Harris was born on April 14, 1974, to David Ray McCoy, a businessman, and Beverly Calloway, a city bus driver, in Chicago, Illinois. She is the half-sister of actress LisaRaye McCoy. Growing up, Harris lived with … Read MoreDa Brat/Shawntae Harris (1974- )
Dwight Arrington “Heavy D” Myers was a rapper, record producer, and actor. Myers was born on May 24, 1967, to Eulahlee Lee and Vincent Myers in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica. His family moved to Mount Vernon, New York, from Jamaica. Much of Myers of early life … Read MoreHeavy D/Dwight Arrington Myers (1967-2011)
Nathaniel “Nate Dogg” Dwayne Hale was a singer and rapper. Hale was born on August 19, 1969 to unnamed parents in Long Beach, California. Growing up, Hale sang at the Long Beach’s New Hope Baptist Church where his father was pastor. He attended Long Beach … Read MoreNate Dogg/Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (1969-2011)
Katorah Kasanova Marrero is an American Hip Hop artist, lyricist, and YouTube star known by her performance name Young MA (Young Me. Always). Born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 3, 1992. Young MA’s mother, Latifa, is Jamaican, and her father, who became incarcerated when … Read MoreYoung MA/Katorah Kasanova Marrero (1992- )
Wayne “Bone Crusher” Hardnett Jr. is a rapper and actor who are best known for his 2003 single “Never Scared.” Hardnett was born on August 23, 1971 to unnamed parents in Atlanta, Georgia. Hardnett was originally part of the group Lyrical Giants that also included … Read MoreBone Crusher/Wayne Hardnett Jr (1971- )
Maree Benjamin “Rich Boy” Richards is a rapper who was best known for his 2006 hit single “Throw Some D’s.” Richards was born on September 2, 1983 to Elizabeth Richards and unnamed father in Mobile, Alabama. He also has for siblings including Steph Thomas, Emily’s … Read MoreRich Boy/Marece Benjamin Richards (1983- )
Tyshon “T-Wayne” Dwayne Nobles is a rapper who is best known for his 2015 single “Nasty Freestyle” which became popular over YouTube. Nobles were born on October 27, 1990 to unnamed parents in Abilene, Texas. Much of Nobles earlier life is unknown except for his … Read MoreT-Wayne/Tyshon Dwayne Nobles (1990- )
Eve Jihan Jeffers Cooper is a rapper and actress best known as Eve, the First Lady of Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and for her appearances in the Barbershop movie series. Jeffers was born on November 10, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her father, Jerry Jeffers, was a … Read MoreEve/Eve Jihan Jeffers Cooper (1978- )
Mason Derelle Betha is an American pastor, author, and former rapper born on August 27, 1975, as a fraternal twin with sister Stason. Better known by his stage name, Ma$e, Betha was born almost two months premature to Mason and P.K. Betha in Jacksonville, Florida. … Read MoreMa$e/Mason Derelle Betha (1975- )
The rapper and record producer best known by his stage name, Slick Rick, was born Richard Martin Lloyd Walters on January 14, 1965, in London, England. His parents were immigrants from Jamaica. His mother’s name is Veronica but his father’s name is unknown. Walters was … Read MoreSlick Rick/Richard Walters (1965- )
