Hip-hop Stars Set

Once solely the domain of urban youth, hip-hop's influence has spread across the United States and around the world. ""Hip-Hop Stars"" features an eclectic group of celebrated, often controversial figures who represent the best of this genre. This new series explores how they got their start in the music industry, who and what inspired them, and how they've persevered through difficult times. Hip-hop history and fun facts provide a backdrop to this high-interest series, which features an introduction by rap pioneer Chuck D, full-color photographs, a current discography, a timely chronology, and an informative glossary.