He famously issued a call in The Nation for Eminem to duel with him, taking exception to the controversial rapper's homophobic lyrics.

Maskiri (real name Alishias Musimbe) is a controversial Zimbabwean rapper.

Last month, this formula seemed foolproof: "8 Mile," starring Eminem, helped turn a controversial rapper into a mainstream celebrity.

Eminem, the controversial rapper whose skills are often obscured by his vicious and venomous lyrics, is a complicated person.

Speaking of which, the controversial rapper offers me another drink.

Takondwa released his debut album 'Dyonko' in 2006, he is considered one of Zambia's more controversial rappers.

M.I.A. is usually stirring something up, but the controversial rapper seemed rather serene while in mommy mode during a trip to NYC.

At his concert at the Big Chill music festival in England this weekend, the controversial rapper launched into .

Priority Records has long been a home for controversial independent rappers shut out by major record conglomerates.

LOL," the controversial rapper wrote on hisTwitter page.