'90s Babies
Don't miss Sean Kingston tonight on 106 & Park at 6P/5C!
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Sean Kingston - This rapper-turned-singer shot up the charts when he released his “Beautiful Girls” single back in 2007. The song sampled Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me,” a song that reached the Top 10 on the charts 29 years before Kingston was born. Then only 17, Sean’s self-titled debut struck platinum. Kingston was born March 1, 1990.Don't miss Sean Kingston tonight on 106 with his New Joint, "Seasonal Love" featuring Wale at 6P/5C! (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Mac Miller - Born in 1992 and raised in Pittsburgh, Mac Miller has become a rap force to be reckoned with over the past year. He was a 2011 XXL Freshmen, and his indie rap album went straight to the top spot on the Billboard charts when it was released.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)
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Iggy Azalea - Iggy Azalea has been co-signed by T.I. and plans on giving the world her hottest tracks on her upcoming project The New Classic. Born in 1990, this 23-year-old is about to change the industry like we've never seen. Get ready.(Photo: F. Leon/PictureGroup)
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Azealia Banks - This 22-year-old Harlem native has presented her own brand of what a woman in hip hop is. Stay tuned for what this '90s baby has in story.(Photo: Karl Walter/Getty Images)
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Soulja Boy - Soulja Boy was only 16 when his self-produced "Crank That" topped the charts for seven non-consecutive weeks back in 2007. (Photo: Robb D. Cohen/ Retna ltd)
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Mindless Behavior - Pint-sized R&B crew Mindless Behavior have the charisma and the moves of stars well beyond their years. However, Ray Ray, Princeton, Prodigy and Roc Royal were all born in 1998. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)
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Jaden Smith - Since his breakthrough role in 2006's The Pursuit of Happyness, Jaden Smith is perhaps best known for his starring role in 2010's remake of The Karate Kid. Although he dabbles in rap most notably with his friend pop superstar Justin Bieber, he's an established actor even if he was only born on July 8, 1998.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Cali Swag District - The members of Cali Swag District weren't even born when Doug E. Fresh originated the move that would inspire their current dance. (Photo: Ben Hider/PictureGroup)
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Diggy Simmons - Born into hip hop royalty, Diggy Simmons, 18, made his father (Reverend Run of Run-D.M.C.) proud when he inked a deal with Atlantic Records last year. (Photo: Terrence Jennings/PictureGroup)
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Karina Pasian - Don’t let the age fool you. Karina Pasian first burst onto the scene with her “16 @ War” single back in 2008. Now 20, she’s prepping the release of her sophomore album. (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
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Lil Chuckee - Chuck’s been running around with Young Money and Lil Wayne for years. Now 16, the New Orleans rapper is next up to bat for YM. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Roscoe Dash - Dash’s “All the Way Turnt Up” featuring Soulja Boy made him an instant success when he released it last year. Roscoe was born April 2, 1990. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)
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Mishon - Mishon hit it big when his video for “Just a Kiss” charted on the 106 & Park countdown in 2009. He’s also starred on the TV series “Lincoln Heights.” He was born on February 3, 1993. (Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)
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New Boyz - These skinny-jeans wearing California spitters came to prominence with their “You’re a Jerk” single in 2009. While their debut, Skinny Jeans and a Mic, fell short of the gold mark, Ben J and Legacy put in the ground work for its follow-up to be successful. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)
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Lil Twist - One of Young Money’s youngest members, Lil Twist, 19, is scheduled to drop Don’t Get It Twisted in 2012. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)
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