Musicians

Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. Her narrative songwriting, which often centers around her personal life, has received widespread critical plaudits and media coverage. Born: Dec 13, 1989 West Reading, PA
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The Notorious B.I.G.

He was raised in the poor Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Christopher George Latore Wallace, better known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie, was an American rapper and songwriter. Rooted in the New York rap scene and gangsta rap traditions, he is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Wallace became known for his distinctive laidback lyrical delivery, offsetting the lyrics often grim content. His music was often semi-autobiographical, telling of hardship and criminality but also debauchery and celebration.Verbal Cognofile

Jay-Z

Jay-Z was born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Carter was a school friend of The Notorious B.I.G.He first started releasing records in the late 1980s. In 1990, he appeared on records by his close friend,Jas (“The Originators”) and Original Flavor. He is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, and one of the most financially successful hip-hop artists in America. He is one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, having sold more than 100 million records while receiving 21 Grammy Awards. He was born on Thursday December 4th 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, United States.Clarify Cognofile

Tupac Shakur

Born in New York City, Tupac grew up primarily in Harlem. In 1984, his family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where he became good friends with Jada Pinkett Smith. His family moved again in 1988 to Oakland, California. Tupac Amaru Shakur, better known by his stage name 2Pac and by his alias Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He is considered by many to be one of the most influential rappers of all time. Much of Shakur’s work has been noted for addressing contemporary social issues that plagued inner cities, and he is considered a symbol of resistance and activism against inequality.Verbal Cognofile

Madonna

The remarkable, hyper-ambitious Material Girl who never stops reinventing herself, Madonna is a seven-time Grammy Award-winner. She has sold over three hundred million records and CDs to adoring fans worldwide. Her film career, however, is another story. She is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and businesswoman who achieved popularity by pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream popular music and imagery in her music videos. She was born on Saturday August 16th 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, United States.  Verbal Cognofile

Whitney Elizabeth Houston

She is an American singer, actress, producer, and model cited in 2009 by Guinness World Records as the most awarded female act of all time. She is the only artist to chart seven consecutive number-one Billboard Hot 100 hits. She was born on Friday, August 9th 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, United States. She was born into a musical family on 9 August 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of gospel star Cissy Houston, cousin of singing star Dionne Warwick and goddaughter of soul legend Aretha Franklin. She began singing in the choir at her church, The New Hope Baptist Church. Compose Cognofile