Historical clue formulations

• "Going Back to Cali" rapper, 1998 — 2025-04-17
• 2012-16 host of the Grammys — 2016-08-06
• Rapper on "NCIS: Los Angeles" — 2013-01-23
• *Performer born James Todd Smith — 2010-11-25
• Rapper born James Todd Smith — 2010-08-10
• Grammy winner for "Hey Lover" — 1998-07-10