Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In Hip Hop, a stage name isn't just a name. It's a brand, a persona, a reinvention. But behind every rap alias is a real name, a ...

In music, reinvention isn't just about switching up your sound — sometimes, it starts with the name. From early mixtape eras to full-on brand makeovers, plenty of artists have changed their stage ...

Going back to the early days of rap music, stage names have been a huge part of its culture. Even many of the most popular rappers to ever hold a microphone have kept their real names a mystery, ...