Though his upbringing was untraditional for a rapper, Kanye West rose to fame as a hip-hop star in the mid-2000s. Raised by a single parent who was a Fullbright Scholar and Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University, Kanye grew up in an upper-middle-class area of Chicago. Kanye was already a noted producer, but his middle-class background and preppy dress made him seem out of place for the hip-hop scene, which was dominated by gangsta personalities. A near fatal car accident became the catalyst for Kanye to prove he was also a rapper one with talent and attitude. He began collecting awards for his music, and headlines for his arrogance. With an ear for crazy rhyme schemes and hit-making beats, and a knack for expressing topics that audiences can relate to, Kanye was determined to change the face of hip-hop and make history....

Growing up in Southern California, Stacy Ann Ferguson s meteoric career in entertainment began when she was eight years old, starring on the television program Kids Incorporated. As a teenager, she formed her own singing group, Wild Orchid. When their record label declined to release their third album, Stacy turned to drugs to medicate her frustration. That detour into drug addiction nearly derailed her bright future. Through determination and therapy, Stacy got clean. Weaving together her singing, dancing, and acting talents, she was soon back on stage. Known worldwide as Fergie, Stacy is a singer, songwriter, and television and film actress. A solo artist and member the Black Eyed Peas, she has voiced commercials, created music videos, and designed fashion bags. Read how this all-American girl overcame her demons to walk the red carpet at the Grammy Awards and travel the world on concert tours....