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Born: July 6, 1975 in Queens

Born in Queens, New York City, this chart-topping rapper rose to fame after a near-fatal shooting in 2000 left him with nine bullet wounds and a canceled debut album. Undeterred, he went on to release the 2002 mixtape Guess Who's Back?, which caught the attention of hip-hop icon Eminem and led to a major label deal with Shady Records. With his powerful lyrics and street-smart swagger, he has since become one of the most successful rappers of all time.