Brian Josephs

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter India.Arie celebrates her 42nd birthday today (Oct. 3).

The New Orleans rhymer celebrates his 35th birthday today (Sept. 27).

The enigmatic emcee celebrates his 41st birthday today (Sept. 19).

Her name is Amy Winehouse and she would've turned 34 years old today (Sept. 14).

The Godfather of Gangsta Rap would have turned 54 years old today (Sept. 7).

Whether you're the King of Pop's biggest fan or a casual listener, there's always something new to learn about MJ.

The late King of Pop would've turned 59 years old today (Aug. 29).

We celebrate the legendary Whitney Houston on what would have been her 54th birthday.

Hip-hop's respect for what the Notorious B.I.G. accomplished in his short time on Earth will always remain. Today we celebrate Biggie's 45th birthday (May 21).

Since the 1960s, Stevie has been one of our greatest musical treasures. The singer turns 67 years old today (May 13).

There was some good and bad moments in hip-hop this year. Take a look back at some of this year's headlining stories that made our list of the Best and Worst Hip-Hop Moments of 2015.

Take a soulful trip down memory lane with our list of the Best and Worst R&B Moments of 2015.