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Happy Birthday, Janet Jackson!
Ms. Jackson-If-You're-Nasty turns 52 today (May 16).
Happy Birthday, DJ Khaled!
DJ Khaled turns 42 years old today (Nov. 26).
Happy Birthday, Diddy!
Diddy, who is still a relevant force in hip-hop, turns 48 years old today (Nov. 4).
Happy Birthday, Russell Simmons!
The legendary rap mogul is 60 years old today (Oct. 4).
Happy Birthday, Will Smith!
The Fresh Prince turns 49 years old today (Sept. 25).
25 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Prince
From what could've been the biggest pop duet ever to his favorite meal during the 'Purple Rain' era, here are 25 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Prince.
Happy Birthday, 50 Cent!
Today (July 6) is the birthday of one of hip-hop's most dominant forces and a major example of a self-made man.
Happy Birthday, Lionel Richie!
Veteran singer-songwriter Lionel Richie is a treasured soul icon. The former Commodores singer turns 66 years old today (June 20).
Happy Birthday, CeeLo Green!
Rapper-singer CeeLo Green, who comes from Atlanta's respected hip-hop cliques Organized Noize, turns 41 today (May 30).
Happy Birthday, Ron Isley!
Some of the greatest acts of R&B and soul get their start from being a boy in a church choir. Ron Isley and many from the Isley family are prime examples. The legend reaches the ripe age of 74 today (May 21).
Happy Birthday, James Brown!
Soul icon James Brown is one of the most sampled artists in hip-hop. The late Godfather of Soul would’ve turned 82 today (May 3).
Happy Birthday, Damon Dash!
Damon Dash has taken plenty of losses this year in his personal life. Nevertheless, he was one of the most influential rap moguls in hip-hop. Today (May 3), the entrepreneur celebrates his 44th birthday.