Music and Dance Artists

Cloud rap is a hip hop subgenre that emerged in the early 2000s and is characterized by its dark, atmospheric sound, often featuring psychedelic and surreal elements.

Kanye West is known for his innovative production style and experimental approach to music, pushing the boundaries of hip hop and incorporating elements from other genres.

Trap is a hip hop subgenre that originated in the South in the 1990s and is characterized by its heavy bass, triplet flows, and lyrics often dealing with drug dealing and street life.

Drake is known for his unique vocal style and introspective lyrics, often exploring themes of love, loss, and personal growth in his music.

Mumble rap is a hip hop subgenre that emerged in the late 2000s and is characterized by its minimalist production, focus on lyrical content, and often unintelligible or mumbled vocals.

Travis Scott is known for his energetic live performances and charismatic stage presence, often creating immersive experiences for his fans.

Drill is a hip hop subgenre that originated in Chicago in the early 2010s and is characterized by its dark, aggressive sound, drill-inspired beats, and lyrics often dealing with violence and street life.

J. Cole is known for his political activism and outspoken views on social issues, often addressing topics such as racism, poverty, and police brutality in his music.

J. Dilla is known for his innovative use of sampling and his eclectic musical style, blending elements of hip hop, soul, jazz, and funk in his productions.

Kendrick Lamar is known for his unique flow and his ability to switch between different cadences and rhyme schemes, often creating complex and intricate lyrical patterns.

Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 13, 1996. His death sparked a feud between the East Coast and West Coast hip hop scenes, which resulted in the deaths of several other rappers, including The Notorious B.I.G.

The Notorious B.I.G. was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles on March 9, 1997. His death is still unsolved, but it is widely believed that he was killed in retaliation for the death of Tupac Shakur.

Aaliyah was killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas on August 25, 2000. She was just 22 years old at the time of her death.

DMX was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in New York City on April 9, 2002. He was just 30 years old at the time of his death.

50 Cent was shot nine times in a drive-by shooting in New York City on May 24, 2007. He survived the shooting, but he was left with permanent injuries.