The Notable Influencers * Listed in No Specific Order of Importance
Angela Yee
With a reputation for no-holds-barred interviews and a knack for probing questions, Angela Yee has become one of the most popular personalities on SIRIUS Satellite Radio. As host of Eminem's station, Shade 45, Yee has broken... Read More
Andre "Dr. Dre" Young
With his long-awaited Detox album still among the most highly anticipated releases in popular music, Dr. Dre status as hip hop's most beloved and respected producer remains intact. For almost any other artist in hip hop, an eleven... Read More
Brian "Birdman" Williams
Cash Money Records has been a hip hop juggernaut for over a decade now. As the only late 90s rap imprint that's still standing--and arguably, stronger than ever--the New Orleans-based label has surprised many by outlasting... Read More
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell is not only one of the most respected artists and producers in hip hop, but he has maintained his high visibility through a series of shrewd artistic moves and savvy business ventures over the past year. The producer... Read More
Travis Barker
Travis Barker has emerged from his former band Blink-182 to become one of the most sought-after collaborators in hip hop. An entrepreneur, producer and accomplished drummer, Barker in the last year has become known in particular... Read More
Cortez Bryant
When Lil Wayne stepped down as President of Young Money Entertainment in 2007, he tapped Bryant to head the then-fledging imprint. As Young Money President, Bryant has presided over the label's tremendous growth... Read More
Fatima Wade Robinson
Since helping to choreograph Michael Jackson's iconic video "Remember the Time" at the tender age of twenty-one, Fatima Robinson has been the most in-demand choreographer in the music industry. Having worked... Read More
Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson's track record as a songwriter has garnered her numerous accolades and awards throughout her career. The Atlanta native has contributed her songwriting skills to hits like Justin Bieber's "One Less Lonely Girl," Trina's... Read More
Elliott Wilson
Elliott Wilson has turned RapRadar.com into the web's top sites for hip hop music and culture. Less gossip-oriented than many of its contemporaries, the site is guided by the venerable Wilson, who has been a constant fixture... Read More
William "will-i-am" Adams Jr.
Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am is both one of the most active producers in hip hop and one of the most visible personalities in pop culture. With the Peas, will.i.am won three 2010 Grammy Awards and he was was the 2010... Read More
