Busta Rhymes and Lupe Fiasco

Busta Rhymes, born in Brooklyn, known for his ragga-inspired rap style, rose to fame with Leaders of the New School and a solo career with hits like "Woo-Hah!!" and albums like "The Big Bang" debuting at number one. He collaborated with A Tribe Called Quest, TLC, and Eminem, and appeared in films like Higher Learning. With Jamaican roots influencing his music, he remains influential, releasing albums like 2023's "Blockbusta", and collaborating with artists such as Lil Wayne, Missy Elliott, and Big Daddy Kane.

Chicago-born Lupe Fiasco is a Grammy-winning hip-hop artist known for his cerebral lyrics and hits like "Superstar" and "The Show Goes On." He gained fame with Kanye West's "Touch the Sky" and achieved success with albums like Food & Liquor and Lasers. Lupe's collaborations include Ed Sheeran and producer Soundtrakk. His creative independence and innovation have kept him influential. Besides music, he serves as a visiting professor at MIT.