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Ludacris

Name at birth: Christopher BridgesLudacris is the stage name of Chris Bridges, a rapper and actor from Atlanta, Georgia who became a video and radio star after the success of his 2000 album Back for…

Chingy

Name at birth: Howard BaileyThe 2003 summer single "Right Thurr" put Chingy on the musical map as a good-time rapper who specialized in catchy, club-friendly beats. He grew up in the Walnut Park…

Ciara

Name at birth: Ciara HarrisCiara is a hip-hop and R&B singer whose 2004 debut produced the hit songs "Goodies" and "1, 2 Step" (with Missy Elliott). After years of moving around to military…

Nicki Minaj

Name at birth: Onika Tanya MarajNicki Minaj's album, Pink Friday, topped the charts on the strength of singles such as "Your Love" and "Moment 4 Life" (a duet with Drake), and earned Grammy…

Usher

Name at birth: Usher Raymond IVCalled an "R&B teen dream" by Rolling Stone, Usher was only 15 years old when he released his self-titled first album in 1994. (The album was executive produced by…

Kanye West

Beatmaking music producer Kanye West's 2004 debut album, The College Dropout, jumped to the top of the charts and earned him 10 Grammy nominations in 2005. Raised in Chicago, Kanye West got his…

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber started out as a youthful YouTube sensation, became a teen pop superstar, and has aged into a globe-bestriding blend of hit singer and 21st-century celebrity. Justin Bieber's career…

Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg was a pop singer and an underwear model before becoming an enduring Hollywood star in movies from Boogie Nights to Patriots Day. Mark Wahlberg grew up in the rough Dorchester…

2004 MTV Music Video Awards

The 2004 Video Music Awards were presented August 29, 2004. Video of the Year OutKast, “Hey Ya” Male Video…