Brian Josephs

The architect of New Jack Swing celebrates his 50th birthday today (Oct.8).

Happy Birthday, Swizz Beatz! The heatmaker turns 39 years old today (Sept. 13).

The talented songstress turns 36 years old today (Sept. 12).

Bone Thugs' most mercurial member turns 41 years old today (Sept. 12).

The model-turned-singer-turned-model-turned-singer turns 31 years old today (Aug. 26).

Bob Marley's baby boy turns 39 years old today (July 21).

Lil' Kim, the Queen Bee, turns 43 years old today (July 11).

The Fresh Prince turns 49 years old today (Sept. 25).

KRS-One celebrates his 51st birthday today (Aug. 20).

Veteran West Coast rapper Mack 10, born Dedrick D'Mon Rolison, turns 45 years old today (Aug. 9).