Music Magazine Research - Ms. Nimm

NPR's World Cafe looks at the beginnings of rap music

Very thorough timeline of milestones in the evolution of rap & hip hop.

Definition and history of "Gangsta Rap" of the 1990s.

Rolling Stone list of 50 greatest hip hop songs of all time. Contains photos and short descriptions of songs / artists.

Biographical information about Jay-Z from Biography.com

Biographical overview of Tupac's life and work.

Brief article about Tupac's death.

Biography of Tupac Shakur from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame website.

Excellent spot for searching up biographies of musicians not found on this page!