Ice Cube with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, E-40, and more

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, from Cleveland, Ohio, are iconic in hip hop, known for their rapid-fire flow and melodic style. They gained fame with hits like "Tha Crossroads" and collaborated with legends like Eazy-E, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., and Akon. Their albums, including *E. 1999 Eternal* and *The Art of War*, went multi-platinum.

Ice Cube, born O'Shea Jackson in South Central LA, is a pivotal rap artist known for N.W.A's "Boyz-N-the-Hood." Successful solo career with hits like “It Was a Good Day,” produced films like "Friday," and co-produced the acclaimed "Straight Outta Compton" (2015). He collaborated with Dr. Dre and formed Mount Westmore. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cube remains influential in both music and film.

Bay Area rapper E-40, born in Vallejo, known for inventive slang, achieved national fame with "In a Major Way" (1995) and hits like "Tell Me When to Go." He has collaborated with 2Pac, Lil Jon, T-Pain, and Mount Westmore (with Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, Ice Cube). His entrepreneurial spirit revitalized the hyphy scene, with albums frequently hitting the top charts and reaching gold status.

Amanda Perez, born in Fort Wayne, IN, is known for her unique blend of urban soul. She writes, produces, and sings, gaining fame with hits like "Angel." Signed by Virgin, her albums "Angel" and "I Pray" hit Billboard's Top 100.

Born Alvin Nathaniel Joiner in Detroit, MI, Xzibit rose from underground rapper to renowned West Coast MC in the late '90s. Known for hits like "Paparazzi" and "What U See Is What U Get," he worked with notable artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem. His album "Restless" went platinum. He later gained fame as the host of MTV's "Pimp My Ride" while also pursuing acting, appearing in films like "8 Mile" and "XXX: State of the Union." Despite facing financial troubles, Xzibit made a musical return with "Napalm" in 2012.