The controversial hip-hop artist presents the story of his life and career through lyrics, images, and a personal narrative that also offers insight into his creative process.

The eight-part docuseries delves into the compelling, inspiring stories of some of hip-hop's most celebrated and groundbreaking artists in their own words. Narrated by renowned rapper Nas and featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with family, friends, and collaborators, the hour-long episodes chronicle the rise of eight culture-defining hip-hop legends across multiple generations and styles, including Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe,...

The platinum-selling recording artist describes how he overcome a life of violence and addiction to pursue his dreams, sharing the secrets he learned about success, wealth, and personal improvement.

In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking viewers back to where it all began, the film tells the true story of how these cultural rebels-armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent-stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world's...

This first biography of the Pittsburgh cult favorite-turned-rap superstar, who tragically passed away at the age of twenty-six, reveals a man who was plagued by struggles with substance abuse and depression, both of which fueled his raw and genre-defying music yet ultimately led to his demise.

An introduction to pioneering DJ Clive Campbell describes how he devised new ways of playing music between dance songs, sharing insight into his youth in 1970s Jamaica and the Bronx, and how his musical achievements helped counter gang violence.

The chef-turned-rapper, in a memoir that doubles as a self-help guide, shares his struggles with weight, food addiction, and his journey to self-acceptance.

Based on extensive interviews with those who knew and loved him, and publishing for what would have been his fiftieth birthday, this new biography of the Notorious B.I.G. places his life in context, both within the history of rap and the cultural and political forces that shaped him.