Hip-hop Heaven

1. M.C. Breed

Soundtrack | Harsh Times

M.C. Breed was born on June 12, 1971 in Flint, Michigan, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Harsh Times (2005), 8 Mile (2002) and Zebrahead (1992). He died on November 22, 2008 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA.

2. DJ EZ Rock

Soundtrack | Iron Man 2

DJ EZ Rock was an actor, known for Iron Man 2 (2010), Bumblebee (2018) and Spies in Disguise (2019). He died on April 27, 2014.

3. Dolla

Actor | Bakerz Union

Dolla was born on November 25, 1987 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Bakerz Union (2020), Ciara Feat. Jeezy: Never Ever (2009) and Showtime at the Apollo (1987). He died on May 18, 2009 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

4. Joe C.

Actor | Osmosis Jones

Joe C. was born on November 9, 1974 in Taylor, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for Osmosis Jones (2001), Kid Rock: Only God Knows Why (1999) and Kid Rock: Bawitdaba (1999). He died on November 16, 2000 in Taylor, Michigan, USA.

5. Lamont Coleman

Soundtrack | Transporter 3

Lamont Coleman was born on May 30, 1974 in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA. He was a composer and executive, known for Transporter 3 (2008), Mid90s (2018) and Black Mask (1996). He died on February 15, 1999 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

6. DJ Screw

Soundtrack | Triple 9

DJ Screw was born on July 20, 1971 in Bastrop, Texas, USA. He died on November 16, 2000 in Houston, Texas, USA.

7. Lord Infamous

Soundtrack | The First Purge

Lord Infamous was born on November 17, 1973. He was an actor, known for The First Purge (2018) and Three 6 Mafia Feat. Lil' Flip: Ridin Spinners (2003). He died on December 20, 2013.

8. Guru

Soundtrack | Training Day

Guru was born on July 17, 1961 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Training Day (2001), The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) and Addams Family Values (1993). He died on April 19, 2010 in Suffern, New York, USA.

9. Paul Dumas Frappier

Actor | Bumrush

Paul Dumas Frappier was born on May 8, 1977 in Haiti. He was an actor and producer, known for Bumrush (2011) and Music for a Blue Train (2003). He died on February 12, 2011 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

10. Yafeu Fula

Soundtrack | xXx: State of the Union

Yafeu Akiyele Fula was born October 9, 1977 in Montclair, New Jersey to Yaasmyn Fula. His father Sekou Odinga is a political prisoner currently incarcerated. Yafeu's mother and father were both respected members of the Black Panther Party along with Tupac Shakur's mother Afeni Shakur. Yafeu's ...

11. Stephen Garrett

Soundtrack | Romeo Must Die

Stephen Garrett was a Grammy Award-winning American recording artist and record producer from Louisville, Kentucky. He was a member of the R&B trio Playa. Stephen Garrett gained posthumous fame for writing and appearing on Lil' Wayne's 2008 album Tha Carter III on the song "Lollipop". He was a ...

12. DJ AM

Actor | Iron Man 2

DJ AM was born on March 30, 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Iron Man 2 (2010), Gone Too Far (2009) and Crazy Town: Drowning (2002). He died on August 28, 2009 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

13. Nate Dogg

Soundtrack | Real Steel

Nate Dogg was born on August 19, 1969 in Long Beach, California, USA. He was a music artist and actor, known for Real Steel (2011), I Spy (2002) and The Fast and the Furious (2001). He was married to La Toya. He died on March 15, 2011 in Long Beach, California, USA.

14. Aaliyah

Soundtrack | Romeo Must Die

Talented. Beautiful. Modest. These three words described R&B singer-turned-actress Aaliyah perfectly.

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Diane (Hankerson) and Michael Haughton. Her uncle was music manager Barry Hankerson and her brother is director Rashad Haughton. Aaliyah was ...

15. Big Hawk

Soundtrack | Saturday Night Live

Big Hawk is known for Saturday Night Live (1975), This Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006) and Travis Scott Feat. Drake: Sicko Mode (2018).

16. Mac Dre

Soundtrack | Fruitvale Station

Mac Dre was born on July 5, 1970 in Vallejo, California, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Fruitvale Station (2013), Blindspotting (2018) and All Day and a Night (2020). He died on November 1, 2004 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

17. Proof

Actor | 8 Mile

Proof was born on October 2, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was an actor and director, known for 8 Mile (2002), The Longest Yard (2005) and Bad Company (2002). He was married to Sharonda. He died on April 11, 2006 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

18. Big Bank Hank

Soundtrack | The Wedding Singer

Big Bank Hank was born on January 11, 1957 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Wedding Singer (1998), Kangaroo Jack (2003) and Everybody Wants Some!! (2016). He died on November 11, 2014 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA.

19. Ol' Dirty Bastard

Soundtrack | Bulworth

Ol' Dirty Bastard was born on November 15, 1968 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Bulworth (1998), Nerve (2016) and Don't Look Up (2021). He was married to Icelene Jones. He died on November 13, 2004 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

20. Chris Kelly

Soundtrack | Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

Chris Kelly was born on August 11, 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (2005), A Different World (1987) and Kris Kross: The Way of the Rhyme (1992). He died on May 1, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

21. Eyedea

Soundtrack | Rock the Bells

Eyedea was born on November 9, 1981 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. He died on October 16, 2010 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

22. Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes

Soundtrack | Captain Marvel

Controversial, flamboyant, and spontaneous are probably the best words to describe Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Born in Philadelphia, and raised throughout the world as the daughter of a U.S. Army serviceman, Lisa Lopes became one of the most important trendsetters in the 1990s music scene. After ...

23. Francis Magalona

Soundtrack | On the Job

Francis Magalona was born on October 4, 1964 in Manila, Philippines. He was an actor and composer, known for On the Job (2013), Kung aagawin mo ang lahat sa akin (1987) and Engkanto (1992). He was married to Pia Arroyo. He died on March 6, 2009 in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

24. Jam Master Jay

Soundtrack | Die Hard

Jam Master Jay was born on January 21, 1965 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Die Hard (1988), The Bounty Hunter (2010) and Friday Night Lights (2004). He was married to Terri Corley. He died on October 30, 2002 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.

25. Heavy D

Actor | The Cider House Rules

Dwight Arrington Myers (May 24, 1967 - November 8, 2011), known professionally as Heavy D, was a Jamaican-born American rapper, record producer, and actor. Myers was the leader of Heavy D & the Boyz, a group which included dancers/hype men G-Whiz (Glen Parrish), "Trouble" T. Roy (Troy Dixon), and ...

26. The Jacka

Soundtrack | Fruitvale Station

The Jacka was born in August 1977 in Pittsburg, California, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Fruitvale Station (2013), Tania Ponce Ft. The Jacka: I Wanna Be (2015) and Take Control (2020). He died on February 2, 2015 in Oakland, California, USA.

27. Prince Ital Joe

Soundtrack | Creed

Prince Ital Joe was greatly influenced by the music of Bob Marley. His involvement with the Rastafarian movement has give Joe a sense of pride and a godly outlook on life. Based in the city of Los Angeles, Joe has worked for over ten years performing at private Hollywood parties and clubs. From ...

28. Chinx Drugz

Actor | French Montana feat. Chinx Drugz & Flip: Stylin on You

Chinx Drugz was an actor, known for French Montana feat. Chinx Drugz & Flip: Stylin on You (2012), Wale Feat. Chinx Drugz & Fatz: Let a Nigga Know (2013) and Chinx Drugz: Feelings (2014). He died on May 17, 2015 in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.

29. Sean Price

Soundtrack | Elizabethtown

Sean Price was born on March 17, 1972 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Elizabethtown (2005), Panther (1995) and First Match (2018). He was married to Bernadette Price and Bernadette. He died on August 8, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, ...

30. Big Pun

Soundtrack | That Awkward Moment

Big Pun was born on November 9, 1971 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for That Awkward Moment (2014), Vacation (2015) and Life of the Party (2018). He was married to Liza Rios. He died on February 7, 2000 in White Plains, New York, USA.

31. Darren Robinson

Soundtrack | Krush Groove

Darren Robinson was born on June 10, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Krush Groove (1985), Disorderlies (1987) and Miami Vice (1984). He died on December 10, 1995 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.

32. M.C. Trouble

Actress | MC Trouble feat. The Good Girls: I Wanna Make You Mine

M.C. Trouble was born on July 30, 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress and composer, known for MC Trouble feat. The Good Girls: I Wanna Make You Mine (1990) and Soul Train (1971). She died on June 4, 1991 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

33. Tupac Shakur

Actor | Juice

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. His first breakthrough in music came in 1991 as a member of the group Digital ...

34. Party Arty

Self | SBX! Holding Down the Tradition

35. Scott La Rock

Soundtrack | It's a Boy Girl Thing

Scott La Rock was born on March 2, 1962 in the USA. He was a composer and writer, known for It's a Boy Girl Thing (2006), Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) and Beef (2003). He died on August 27, 1987 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.

36. Phife Dawg

Soundtrack | Falling Down

Phife Dawg was born on November 20, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Falling Down (1993), Taxi (2004) and Get Carter (2000). He died on March 22, 2016 in Oakley, California, USA.

37. Shawty Lo

Actor | Livewires

Shawty Lo was born on March 31, 1976 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Livewires (2016), P-Valley (2020) and Bello FiGo: Non Pago Affitto (2016). He died on September 21, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

38. The Notorious B.I.G.

Soundtrack | Fast X

Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, was born on May 21, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of Jamaican parents, Voletta Wallace, a pre-school teacher, and Selwyn George Latore, a welder and small-time politician. He was raised in the poor Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant. ...

39. Bankroll Fresh

Actor | Da Trap

Bankroll Fresh was born on August 2, 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for Da Trap (2016), Gucci Mane Feat. Yung Fresh & Yung Ralph: Faces (2009) and Gucci Mane Feat. Young Scooter & Yung Fresh: Shooter (2012). He died on March 4, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

40. Eazy-E

Soundtrack | Harsh Times

Eric Lynn Wright, better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and as a member of the group NWA Wright is affectionately called "The Godfather Of Gangsta Rap."

He was born in Compton, California. After dropping out of high school in the tenth grade, he supported ...

41. Adam Yauch

Soundtrack | Real Steel

Adam Yauch, an only child, was born on August 5, 1964 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Frances and Noel Yauch, who is a painter and architect. His father was Catholic (of Irish, German, and French descent) and his mother was Jewish. Adam attended Edward R. Murrow High School in the Midwood ...