Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 192. Chapters: Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Kurtis Blow, Barry White, Janet Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Sean Combs, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Macy Gray, Smokey Robinson, Master P, Suge Knight, Nelly, Nile Rodgers, Michael Jackson, T.I., Mya, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Bobby Robinson, Tim & Bob, The-Dream, Erykah Badu, Clarence Avant, Shock G, Swizz Beatz, Soulja Boy, Esham, Big Daddy Kane, Ryan Leslie, Trackmasters, B.o.B, DJ Quik, Questlove, Lecrae, David Banner, Brian McKnight, Bama Boyz, E-40, Johnny Bristol, Omarion, Teddy Riley, Brotha Lynch Hung, DJ Premier, Rockwilder, The Clutch, Richie Rich, Calvin "Joonie" Gary, Gordon Keith, Mathematics, Soopafly, MeLo-X, Steve Stoute, Geri Allen, DJ Paul, N.O. Joe, Skillz, E Reece, Steve Arrington, Damien Dragonetti, Pee Wee Kirkland, Shorty Long, Omega Red, Erick Sermon, Jermaine Dupri, C-Bo, The Ummah, Osunlade, Da'unda'dogg, Frankie Beverly, Juicy J, No I.D., Eric Hudson, Toni Blackman, Travis Cherry, The Royal Court, Stacks, Ron Browz, Nottz, Kenny Greene, Jewel Akens, D-Shot, Al McKay, Apex, Andrew Canton, Barry Hankerson, Marvin Perkins, Michael Mauldin, Reefa. Excerpt: Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, dancer, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5, then the Jacksons in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The mu...