Hip-hop has been the most potent cultural force in America's popular entertainment for over thirty years. From its origins in the streets of New York's South Bronx in the 70s, hip-hop music has influenced the nation's cultural trends and continues to do so today. This collection turns the spotlight on six of the most successful and influential acts of the genre, from pioneers such as LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys to today's moguls Russell Simmons and Sean Combs. Each book is written in a lively, spirited manner that evokes the freestyle energy of the music, while touching on the controversies and artistic merits of the music. The Library of Hip-Hop Biographies will appeal to both fans and newcomers to this ever-popular style of music.