Every hip-hop fan knows the images: The Notorious B.I.G. rocking the "King of New York" crown, Tupac Shakur with the double-finger salute, Jay-Z peeking through his hands as he throws his diamond up.

From 50 Cent's survival after being shot to Cardi B's rise from stripper to superstar, these 10 hip hop artists overcame obstacles to achieve legendary status.

By 1985, The Sequence had broken up, making way for the explosion of Hip-Hop culture. Unlike many of her peers who faded into the background as Hip-Hop evolved, Angie Stone reinvented herself.