by David H. Jackson Jr. | Dec 17, 2023 | African American History, People
R&B superstar, rapper, lyricist, actor, and dancer Chris Brown, one of the most successful contemporary artists of the 21st century, was born Christopher Maurice Brown on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia, to Clinton Brown and Joyce Hawkins. He has one older...
by StanleyFreeman | Feb 26, 2022 | African American History, People
Christopher Dooley Jr. is an American rapper known to the world as Hurricane Chris. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on March 7, 1989. Dooley had always expressed an interest in becoming a renowned rapper and credits his mother as his inspiration. She is often mentioned...
by StanleyFreeman | Feb 24, 2022 | African American History, People
Willow Camille Reign Smith is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress known by her stage name, WILLOW. Born in Los Angeles, California on October 31, 2000 to actor parents Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Willow’s background and upbringing has always...
by FikesRobert | Feb 24, 2022 | African American History, People
Joseph Antonio “Fat Joe” Cartagena is an American rapper. Cartagena was born on August 19, 1970, to Ernesto Delgado and Marie Cartagena in The Bronx, New York City. He was heavily influenced by the Zulu Nation of South Africa growing up. Cartagena became...
by FikesRobert | Feb 21, 2022 | African American History, People
Vincent “Slim 400” Cohran was a rapper. On June 21, 1988, Cohran was born to unnamed parents in Frankfurt, Germany. His father was stationed there while in the US Army. After Cochran’s birth, his father was transferred to the Los Angeles, California area. Cohran...
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