Hip-Hop's Sagittarius Stars: 7 Rappers With the Fire Zodiac Sign
Rappers such as Nicki Minaj, Teyana Taylor, and Jay-Z are some of the biggest names in hip-hop — could these Sagittarius rappers' birthdays be the influence to their success?
By Namhla LebonaDec. 8 2023, Published 5:17 p.m. ET
Some of the hip-hop industry's most prominent and talented stars are Sagittarius.
Sagittarius people are extroverted with big personalities, and according to Costarastrology.com, Sagittarians are always looking for the next great breakthrough, and rarely look back.
So, it would make sense that some of your favorite rappers were born to the fire zodiac sign, with birthdays between November 22 to December 21.
From Nicki Minaj, who can spit bars between two personalities, to multi-faceted businessman Jay-Z, here's a list of all the talented Sag rappers you need to know.
DJ Khaled (Nov. 26)
DJ Khaled, born Khaled Mohamed Khaled on November 26, 1975, is a globally recognized figure in music. His roots can be traced back to New Orleans where he was born to Palestinian parents who had immigrated to the United States.
In 2006, he released his debut album, which marked the beginning of his journey as a record producer and DJ. Over the years, he has collaborated with numerous high-profile artists, including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Drake, and Rihanna, earning him multiple platinum certifications.
Lil Baby (Dec. 3)
Born December 3, 1994, Lil Baby (real name: Dominique Armani Jones) is part of the new wave of rappers taking over hip-hop.
He released his debut album, "Harder Than Ever" in 2018 at the age of 24, and has gone on to win a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for his song, "Hurricane."
Jay Z (Dec. 4)
Born on December 4th, 1969, Shawn Carter, professionally known as Jay-Z is a veteran in the hip-hop industry. According to Forbes, Jay Z's real-time net worth is $2.5 billion.
Jay-Z's success can be attributed to his many business ventures which include Ace of Spades champagne, fine art collections, his music catalog, and shares in companies like Block and Uber.
Nicki Minaj (Dec. 8)
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is among the best female rappers.
Born on December 8, 1982, Nicki arrived in the industry when the old school rap was fizzling out and it seemed no female artists were taking up the reins of rappers like Missy Elliot, Lil Kim, Eve, or Foxxy Brown.
The Trinidadian rapper and singer-songwriter has carved a successful career for herself with chart-topping hits and awards. She has been nominated 94 times and won 41 out of the 91 times. Nicki has won the Best Female Hip Hop Artist category seven times at the BET Awards.
Teyana Taylor (Dec. 10)
Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Shumpert, professionally known as Teyana Taylor, is a successful singer, songwriter, actress, model, dancer, choreographer, and music video director. The 32-year-old has been in multiple movies and TV shows.
She appeared in the visual for Kanye West's 2016 single, "Fade," which was one of her career-defining moments. Teyana's net worth is estimated at around $5 million.
Stefflon Don (Dec. 14)
Stephanie Victoria Allen, better known as Stefflon Don, is a British rapper and singer. The rapper was born on December 14, 1991, and is of Jamaican descent. Don first surfaced in 2015 with the release of her cover of Wretch 32's "6 Words."
The star went on to be featured on tracks such as KSI's 2016 song "Touch Down," which appears on the soundtrack of the 2017 remake of Baywatch. Her 2017 single "Hurtin' Me" peaked at No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
Offset (Dec. 14)
Kiari Cephus, professionally known by his stage name, Offset is a member of the hip-hop trio Migos.
They rose to prominence following the release of their 2013 viral hit single "Versace." His cousin is fellow Migos member Quavious Marshall, AKA Quavo. Quavo is the uncle of the late Kirshnik Ball, aka Takeoff.
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