Title:

1. I. Introduction:
   1. A. Thesis Statement:
2. II. First main point: Childhood .
   1. Subpoint
      1. 1. Family Life
      2. 2. Musical Background 
3. III. Second Main Point: Rise to Fame .
   1. First subpoint: Career as a artist
      1. 1. Musical Background (technical aspect of music/genre)
      2. 2. Discuss music (different genres)
   2. A. Second subpoint
      1. 1. Discuss fame
      2. 2. Success in the music industry
4. IV. Third Main Point: Trials and Tribulations .
   1. First Subpoint: Personal Problems
      1. 1. Anything important in life
      2. 2. Relationships and its effect on career
   2. A. Second subpoint: Triumphs in Music
      1. 1. Discuss the legacy. Commodification & Cultural Politics
      2. 2. Discuss the impact made in music.

5. V. Conclusion: Talk about the effect fame had on life. Discuss the role played in African American music.