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Rapper, singer, producer and DJ Q-Tip celebrates 53 years of life today, on that has blessed him with countless songs and immeasurable success in the music business. Born Jonathan William Davis in Harlem, the artist is professionally…

Happy Birthday, Lady Gaga! Born on March 28, 1986, in Yonkers, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta aka Lady Gaga is one of the most successful pop stars in the world. She grew up in the city with her parents Cynthia and Joseph Germanotta,…

Happy 41st Birthday to the 15-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, producer and much more Alicia Keys! Born on January 25th 1981 in Hell's Kitchen, Alicia Augello Cook made a name for herself at the young age of 15 and…

American rapper, songwriter, actress, model, and reality TV personality Lil' Kim (Kimberly Denise Jones) celebrates her 47th birthday today. Happy birthday to an icon who changed the female rap game! Lil' Kim went through many hardships…

Born Leonard Albert Kravitz, the multi-faceted artist from New York City, celebrates his 57th birthday today. Known for his contributions to the world of music and acting, birthday boy Lenny Kravitz is known for his flashy style that…

To many, Grandmaster Flash is praised for being one of the early pioneers of DJing and early hip hop production styles like his signature record-scratch sound. Serving as the backbone for the famed New York City Rap crew, Grandmaster Flash…

When talking about the significant birthdays in hip hop, few mean more to the genre than Jay-Z's. The Brooklyn-bred mogul has turned modest beginnings into a billion-dollar empire while doubling as one of the world's most popular and…

It has been well established that Wu-Tang Clan remain to be one of Staten Island's proudest musical groups. However, the groups most recognizable members such as Ghostface Killah, RZA, and GZA stand in the way of the groups lesser known…

New York born and raised drummer for moe. Vinnie Amico celebrates his 51st birthday today. Amico has been behind the drum kit for almost 25 years, having joined moe. in November 1996 after Chris Mazur departed the band. photo by Paul…

Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, is celebrating his birthday today, July 4th. Born outside of Syracuse in 1995 and known for his combination of pop-trap and rock balladry, Malone has been one of the quickest rising…