The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur were involved in a highly publicized feud that culminated in their deaths in 1996 and 1997, respectively.

Nas released his debut album, "Illmatic", in 1994, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Jay-Z was convicted of tax evasion in 2005 and served a brief prison sentence.

Ice Cube released the controversial song "Cop Killer" in 1992, which led to calls for his arrest and a boycott of his music.

Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.

Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album, "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)", in 1993, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Marion "Suge" Knight was convicted of murder in 1995 for running over a man with his car.

N.W.A released the controversial song "Fuck tha Police" in 1988, which led to calls for their arrest and a boycott of their music.

Chris Brown was convicted of assault in 2009 for attacking his then-girlfriend, Rihanna.

N.W.A released their debut album, "Straight Outta Compton", in 1988, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Lil Wayne was convicted of drug possession in 2007 and served a brief prison sentence.

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg released the controversial song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" in 1992, which led to calls for their arrest and a boycott of their music.

Chris Brown was convicted of domestic violence in 2012 for attacking his then-girlfriend, Rihanna.

Dr. Dre released his debut album, "The Chronic", in 1992, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Jay-Z was convicted of weapons possession in 2003 and served a brief prison sentence.