A product of a profound journey of self-knowledge, and a reckoning with all that your will can get you and all that it can leave behind, in this memoir, one of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life.

"Three Brooklyn teens [...] plot to turn their murdered friend into a major rap star by pretending he's still alive. Brooklyn, 1998. Biggie Smalls was right: Things done changed. But that doesn't mean that Quadir and Jarrell are cool letting their best friend Steph's music lie forgotten under his bed after he's murdered -- not when his rhymes could turn any Bed Stuy corner into a party. With the help of Steph's younger sister Jasmine, they come up...

"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Future. Readers learn about Future's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and thought-provoking sidebars, the book brings to life Future's prolific work ethic, unique musical style, and upcoming projects. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

"Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fill. But it's hard to get your come up when you're labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral . . . for all...

Chance the Rapper is known around the world for his unique style of music as well as his generosity. But before he shot to fame, Chancelor Bennett was struggling in school and getting into trouble with drugs. Thanks to his family and his music, he was able to turn his life around. With a new name and a new outlook, Chance the Rapper began to find success in both his personal and professional lives. Readers will be inspired by the music megastar who...

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Travis Scott. Readers learn about Scott's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With photographs and sidebars, the book also explores Scott's over-the-top tours and live shows and his relationship with Kylie Jenner. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Drake. Readers learn about Drake's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and sidebars, the book brings to life Drake's acting career, relationship with Rihanna, and love for hometown Toronto.

"Chance the Rapper is one of the most famous figures in the world of hip-hop today, and his desire to help people-especially young people-has helped him become a role model for many. His early life, career achievements, and the many ways he makes a difference today are explored through fun and fact-filled main text and a graphic organizer that encourage young people to look for their own ways to help in their communities. Full-color photographs, eye-catching...

This book explores the secrets behind Drake's transformation from a quiet Jewish kid to a hit TV star to a worldwide musical sensation. You will learn everything you'd like to know about this famous celebrity, including information on his family, his major awards, his commercial endorsements, and much more! You'll also read about the various struggles that Drake faced, both as he grew up and even now, after he has achieved an elite level of fame....

"Cardi B was born Belcalis Almanzar on October 11, 1992, to parents of Dominican and Trinidadian descent. Her meteoric rise to the top of the music industry includes becoming the first female rapper since Lauryn Hill to reach number one on Billboards Hot 100 Chart with her 2017 single Bodak Yellow (Money Moves). She has gone from checking out groceries in a lower Manhattan supermarket to being one of the fastest-charting artists in Billboards history....