The Book Club

These artists turned authors have released books.

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Jay-Z - This week, Jay-Z released his highly-anticipated "Decoded" book, co-written with Dream Hampton. For his first work, Jay intricately breaks down the lyrics to some of his classic songs.

Trick Daddy - Also in stores this week, Trick Daddy's "Magic City: Trials Of A Native Son" is an intimate memoir from the Miami thug, written with Peter Bailey.

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Trick Daddy - Also in stores this week, Trick Daddy's "Magic City: Trials Of A Native Son" is an intimate memoir from the Miami thug, written with Peter Bailey.

DMX - DMX caught the author bug years before it became the "in" thing to do. The Ruff Ryder released "E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography Of DMX" with writer Smokey D. Fontaine back in 2002.

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DMX - DMX caught the author bug years before it became the "in" thing to do. The Ruff Ryder released "E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography Of DMX" with writer Smokey D. Fontaine back in 2002.

Russell Simmons - Two-time author Russell Simmons shares his knowledge with the hip hop audience and beyond in both his collaboration with Nelson George "Life And Def: Sex, Drugs, Money + God" as well as his self-help title "Do You! 12 Laws To Access The Power In You To Achieve Happiness and Success!"

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Russell Simmons - Two-time author Russell Simmons shares his knowledge with the hip hop audience and beyond in both his collaboration with Nelson George "Life And Def: Sex, Drugs, Money + God" as well as his self-help title "Do You! 12 Laws To Access The Power In You To Achieve Happiness and Success!"

Faith Evans - Faith Evans released her very personal memoir, "Keep The Faith: A Memoir," written with the help of Aliya S. King. The book details her life and career, as well as personal moments with her late husband, the Notorious B.I.G.

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Faith Evans - Faith Evans released her very personal memoir, "Keep The Faith: A Memoir," written with the help of Aliya S. King. The book details her life and career, as well as personal moments with her late husband, the Notorious B.I.G.

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Eminem - Marshall Mathers gives fans photos, lyrics and personal anecdotes in "The Way I Am," a required hip hop collector's item.

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Eminem - Marshall Mathers gives fans photos, lyrics and personal anecdotes in "The Way I Am," a required hip hop collector's item.

50 Cent - 50 Cent has approached the book game like the hustler he is. After releasing his autobiography, "From Pieces To Weight," 50 went on to create a G-Unit Books division, and collaborate with Robert Greene on his second title, "The 50th Law."

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50 Cent - 50 Cent has approached the book game like the hustler he is. After releasing his autobiography, "From Pieces To Weight," 50 went on to create a G-Unit Books division, and collaborate with Robert Greene on his second title, "The 50th Law."

Pepa - Pepa, one half of the legendary hip hop duo, Salt-N-Pepa, comes clean in her own memoir, "Let's Talk About Pep."

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Pepa - Pepa, one half of the legendary hip hop duo, Salt-N-Pepa, comes clean in her own memoir, "Let's Talk About Pep."

Kanye West - "Thank you and you're welcome!" How appropriate is that for a book title by Kanye West. 'Nuff said.

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Kanye West - "Thank you and you're welcome!" How appropriate is that for a book title by Kanye West. 'Nuff said.

RZA - The RZA is already on his second release. After writing "The Wu-Tang Manual," the rapper/actor/author released "The Tao Of Wu," another manual-style book for Wu-Tang heads.

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RZA - The RZA is already on his second release. After writing "The Wu-Tang Manual," the rapper/actor/author released "The Tao Of Wu," another manual-style book for Wu-Tang heads.

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Ghostface Killah - Another member of the Wu-Tang Clan tried his hand at writing. In 2007, Ghostface Killah penned "The World According To Pretty Toney," a look at the world through the eyes of his alter ego, Pretty Toney.

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Ghostface Killah - Another member of the Wu-Tang Clan tried his hand at writing. In 2007, Ghostface Killah penned "The World According To Pretty Toney," a look at the world through the eyes of his alter ego, Pretty Toney.

Alicia Keys - "Tears For Water: Songbook of Poems and Lyrics" is a poetic story from Alicia Keys. The singer/songwriter gives fans a peek into her life through a book of songs and poems.

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Alicia Keys - "Tears For Water: Songbook of Poems and Lyrics" is a poetic story from Alicia Keys. The singer/songwriter gives fans a peek into her life through a book of songs and poems.

Ashanti - Ashanti released "Foolish/Unfoolish: Reflections On Love," stories and poems from her teen years.

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Ashanti - Ashanti released "Foolish/Unfoolish: Reflections On Love," stories and poems from her teen years.

KRS-One - Writing books is no new task for veteran MC KRS-One, who has works such as "The Gospel Of Hip-Hop: The First Instrument" and "Ruminations."

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KRS-One - Writing books is no new task for veteran MC KRS-One, who has works such as "The Gospel Of Hip-Hop: The First Instrument" and "Ruminations."

Jill Scott - R&B songstress and actress Jill Scott penned the poetry book, "The Moments, The Minutes, The Hour: The Poetry Of Jill Scott."

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Jill Scott - R&B songstress and actress Jill Scott penned the poetry book, "The Moments, The Minutes, The Hour: The Poetry Of Jill Scott."