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Lil Bow Wow

Lil Bow Wow, now known as Bow Wow, was born in Columbus, Ohio to Teresa and Junie Moss. His father left the family, though Bow Wow says they are still keeping in contact. Bow Wow's mother worked three jobs. It has been said he resembles his father and his father is of creole descent, and his mother re-married to Rodney Caldwell; Bow Wow grew up with his step-father and has two step-siblings, Erica and Jasarah. When he was five, he started his career in rap using the moniker "Kid Gangsta".

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Shorty

There are 6 artists with the name Shorty. (1) Shorty was officially born in 1991 under the guise of vocalist Al Johnson and guitarist Mark Shippy. Along with drummer Todd Lamparelli and bassist Luke Frantom, they released three singles and two albums.
The group became Shorty and decided to officially keep the moniker in September. Atlanta, GA, label Worry Bird released the band's first 7", Last One in My Mouth Is a Jerk, late that year.

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Kamihamiha!

Kamihamiha! started as the solo electronic works of Iain Morris, and has evolved in to an all out arsenal of swag, including a live band, MC appearances, remixing, DJing and production work. After 3 years of work, the first full length album "Trash The Disco" is due for release in 2011, as well as a collaboration with Crookefella, and other possible projects. http://www.facebook.com/kamihamihauk
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Tyler, The Creator

Tyler, The Creator (born March 6, 1991), is an American rapper and record producer. He is the leader of Los Angeles, CA hip hop crew OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All). He has rapped on, and produced for, nearly every OFWGKTA release. He released his debut solo album, "Bastard", in 2009. After signing to XL Recordings in February 2011 he released Yonkers, the lead single off his forthcoming album "Goblin", which was released on May 10, 2011.

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Fabolous

John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York), better known by his stage name Fabolous, is a Grammy award nominated American rapper, actor and designer signed to Def Jam Records. He released his debut album, Ghetto Fabolous in 2001 and has since released 2003's Street Dreams, 2004's Real Talk and 2007's From Nothin' To Somethin', all of which have collectively sold over four million copies in the United States. His fourth studio album, Loso's Way, was released in July of 2009 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Dam

There are at least 3 groups using the name Dam:
1) A Black/Death Metal band from London, UK, also Dãm
2) A Palestinian hip-hop group
3) Former GDR tape underground act 1) Dam (also Dãm) is an extreme metal band from England whose influences include Carcass, Emperor, Philip Glass, Kyuss, Death and Suffocation. They were signed to Candlelight Records thanks to a recommendation from Samoth (of Emperor and Zyklon), and have extensively toured in Europe and the UK with the likes of 1349, Napalm Death, Testament, Entombed, Decapitated, Cathedral, Obituary, Zyklon and Cephalic Carnage.

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Royce Da 5'9

Ryan Montgomery (born July 5, 1977) is a Detroit rapper known by his stage names Royce da 5'9", Royce 5'9, Royce da 59, Royce 59 & Royce. He is known for his early association with Eminem and subsequent solo career, recording primarily with DJ Premier, Nottz and Carlos "6 July" Broady, as well as ghostwriting for the likes of P. Diddy and Dr. Dre.[2] Royce was one half of the rap duo Bad Meets Evil with Eminem and currently a member of hip hop supergroup Slaughterhouse.

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Yo Majesty

Yo Majesty is an American hip hop group consisting of rapper Shunda K and singer Jwl B. The group is produced by U.K. based electro duo Hard Feelings UK.
Yo Majesty's style is generally described as a mix of underground hip hop, party rap and electro. Both Shunda K & Jwl B are natives of Tampa, Florida. The group was formed when the two met at a local gay club. Yo Majesty has recently toured with Peaches and there is a long list of acts lined up to collaborate with Yo Majesty including UK hit-makers Basement Jaxx.

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East

Five artists by this name: 1) Olivier Kponton better known under his stage name East was a french rapper born in 1969 and died February 3 of 1996 because of a motorcycle accident. He was born in the Parisian region of France and spent his childhood and youth there. He started his music career by working with famous french rap groups Alliance Ethnik and I AM. He is the co-founder of the label "Double H" along with his friend rapper DJ Cut Killer.

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