Ludacris with My 00's Playlist, Twista, and more

Chicago rapper Twista, known for his chopper style, held the Guinness Record for fastest rapping. He broke through with "Slow Jamz," and topped charts with "Kamikaze." Twista has collaborated with stars like Mariah Carey, Ludacris, and Lady Gaga. His career began with "Po Pimp" and continued with hits like "Girl Tonite."

Born in Champaign, IL, Ludacris, a Southern rap icon, emerged from Atlanta's Dirty South scene. Known for hit albums like "Word of Mouf" and "Chicken -N- Beer," he collaborated with U.G.K., OutKast, and featured on Fergie's chart-topper "Glamorous." He's a multifaceted star, appearing in "2 Fast 2 Furious" and consistently topping charts with tracks like "Stand Up" and "Money Maker," cementing his legacy in music and film.

Born in Long Island, Ashanti gained fame for soulful pop-R&B hits like "Foolish." She set records in 2002, won a Grammy for her debut, and topped Billboard charts with albums like Chapter II. Collaborated with Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Nelly, and others while pursuing an acting career. Founded Written Entertainment, released Braveheart, featuring artists like Rick Ross and French Montana. Contributed to The Hamilton Mixtape and released singles like "Nasty" (with DaBaby) and "Say Less." Known for cinematic ballads, yearning love songs, and multi-genre versatility.

Born in Queens, NY, Ja Rule rose to fame in the early 2000s. Known for rap-R&B hits like "I'm Real" and "Always on Time," he collaborated with R. Kelly, Ashanti, and Lil Wayne. His albums Venni Vetti Vecci and Rule 3:36 topped charts. Despite beef with 50 Cent, Ja Rule remains notable for his commercial success and collaborations.

Houston-born rapper Mike Jones, known for his hit "Who is Mike Jones?", took a break due to label issues but returned strong in 2018 with "Sauce" and over 3M streams.