Presents the history of hip-hop including, how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and poetry, to the showmanship of James Brown, to the culture of graffiti art and breakdancing that formed around the art form.

Lil' Wayne has captivated audiences with his energetic vocals and intriguing lyrics. Following his memorable verse on the Destiny's Child hit Soldier, Lil' Wayne returns with a new CD, which features the single Fireman. "With sharper-than-usual production and more diverse-than-ever lyricism, the New Orleans native has matured into a well-rounder rapper..."--USA Today