Video - From the Streets to the Stage: Untold Stories of Hip Hop Legends

- Not many people know that Tupac Shakur was a ballet dancer before pursuing a career in hip hop. He studied ballet at the Baltimore School for the Arts in his youth. - Jay-Z used to sell CDs out of the trunk of his car before becoming a famous rapper. He would personally promote his music on the streets of New York City. - Nas was once homeless and had to sleep on park benches in Queens, New York. Despite his struggles, he never gave up on his dream of becoming a successful rapper. - Before becoming a rap superstar, Notorious B.I.G. worked as a street corner drug dealer to make ends meet. He used his experiences in the streets as inspiration for his music.