The LOX and AZ

The LOX, born in Yonkers, NY, are an iconic rap group known for hard-hitting East Coast hip-hop. Formed by Styles P, Jadakiss, and Sheek Louch, they rose to fame with "Money, Power & Respect" and collaborations with Bad Boy and Ruff Ryders. Each member had solo success, all reaching the Billboard Top Ten. They reunited for "Filthy America" and "Living Off Xperience," under their D-Block label, working with artists like DMX, Timbaland, and Mariah Carey.

Brooklyn-born AZ, famed for his slick syllabic delivery, made waves with Nas on "Illmatic." Known for "Sugar Hill," he topped charts with "Doe or Die" and The Firm's album. With albums like "Aziatic," earning a Grammy nod, AZ's collaborations include Nas, Dr. Dre, and the Trackmasters. Through his Quiet Money label, his influential career spans into the 2020s with the release of "Doe or Die II."