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20th-century rappers

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Abz LovePerson · Music memorabiliaRichard Abidin Breen (born 29 June 1979), better known as Abz Love, is an English singer, rapper, and songwriter.
Adam HicksPerson · Film memorabiliaAdam Paul Nielson Hicks (born November 28, 1992) is an American actor, musician and rapper. His first leading role was in How to Eat Fried Worms.
Adil OmarPerson · Film memorabiliaAdil Omar (born 17 May 1991) is a Pakistani rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and filmmaker from Islamabad.
Adina HowardPerson · Music memorabiliaAdina Marie Howard (born November 14, 1974) is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to fame during the mid-1990s with her debut album, Do You Wanna Ride?
Aesop RockPerson · Music memorabiliaIan Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American rapper and producer.
AfromanPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Edgar Foreman (born July 28, 1974), known by his stage name Afroman, is an American rapper, singer, and musician.
AkhenatonPerson · Music memorabiliaPhilippe Fragione (filip fʁaʒjɔn; lang; born 17 September 1968), better known by his stage name Akhenaton, is a French rapper and hip hop producer.
Amber LiuPerson · Music memorabiliaShe was born in Los Angeles.
AnatiiPerson · Music memorabiliaAnathi Bhongo Mnyango (born 8 January 1993), known professionally as Anatii, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Andrey BattPerson · Music memorabiliaAndrey Batt (born Andrey Sergeevich Batychko, Russian: Андре́й Серге́евич Ба́тычко) is a Russian actor, director, rapper, songwriter, composer and producer.
Andy LeePerson · Film memorabiliaHe was born in Seoul.
Asher RothPerson · Music memorabiliaAsher Paul Roth (born August 11, 1985) is an American rapper from Morrisville, Pennsylvania.
Ashley WaltersPerson · Music memorabiliaAshley Anthony Walters (born 30 June 1982), also known by his stage name Asher D, is an English actor and rapper.
B.o.BPerson · Music memorabiliaBobby Ray Simmons Jr. (born November 15, 1988), known professionally as B.o.B, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
BalojiPerson · Film memorabiliaHe was born in Lubumbashi.
Big BoiPerson · Music memorabiliaBig Boi was born in Savannah, Georgia, and raised in Atlanta, he was one half of the Southern hip-hop duo Outka
Big Daddy KanePerson · Music memorabiliaAntonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper, producer and actor who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew.
Big LPerson · Music memorabiliaLamont Coleman (May 30, 1974February 15, 1999), known professionally as Big L, was an American rapper and record producer.
Big PunPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Lee Rios (November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000), better known by his stage name Big Pun (short for Big Punisher), was an American rapper.
BirdmanPerson · Music memorabiliaBryan Christopher Williams (' Brooks; February 15, 1969), better known by his stage names Birdman and Baby, is an American rapper and record executive.[7] He is the public face of Cash…
Black AlienPerson · Music memorabiliaGustavo de Almeida Ribeiro (born June 7, 1972), better known by his stage name Black Alien, is a Brazilian rapper and composer.
Black MPerson · Music memorabiliaAlpha Diallo (born 27 December 1984), better known by his stage name Black M (originally Black Mesrimes), is a French rapper, singer, songwriter and member of the Sexion d'Assaut group.
Black ThoughtPerson · Film memorabiliaTariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1973), better known by his stage name Black Thought, is an American rapper, singer, actor, television host, and the lead MC of the hip hop group The…
BladeeDesigner · FashionBenjamin Thage Dag Reichwald (born 9 April 1994), known professionally as Bladee (pronounced "blade"), is a Swedish rapper and singer.
BoobaDesigner · FashionÉlie Thitia Yaffa (eli jafa; born 9 December 1976), better known under his stage name Booba, is a French rapper, singer and entrepreneur.
Boots RileyPerson · Film memorabiliaRaymond Lawrence "Boots" Riley (born April 1, 1971) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and filmmaker. He is the lead vocalist of The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club.
Bow WowPerson · Music memorabiliaShad Gregory Moss (born March 9, 1987), better known by his stage name Bow Wow (formerly Lil' Bow Wow), is an American rapper and actor.
Brandon Quintin AdamsPerson · Film memorabiliaBrandon Quintin Adams (born August 22, 1979) is an American actor, known for having played Jesse Hall in the first two Mighty Ducks movies and Kenny DeNunez in The Sandlot.
Brooke ValentinePerson · Music memorabiliaKanesha Nichole Brookes-Moody[1][2] (born October 5, 1984), better known by her stage name Brooke Valentine, is an American actress, model, singer, songwriter, and television personality.
Bun BPerson · Film memorabiliaBernard James Freeman (born March 19, 1973), known professionally as Bun B is an American rapper.
BushidoPerson · Music memorabiliaAnis Mohamed Youssef Ferchichi (born 28 September 1978), better known by his alias Bushido, is a German rapper, hip-hop producer, and entrepreneur.
Cam'ronPerson · Music memorabiliaCameron Giles (born February 4, 1976), known mononymously as Cam'ron, is an American rapper.
CashisPerson · Music memorabiliaRamone Johnson (born October 10, 1982), better known by his stage name Cashis (stylized as Ca$his), is an American rapper who was born and raised in Chicago, but moved to Irvine,…
CassidyPerson · Music memorabiliaBarry Adrian Reese (born July 7, 1982), better known by his stage name Cassidy, is an American rapper.
CeeLo GreenPerson · Music memorabiliaThomas DeCarlo Callaway-Burton (born May 30, 1975), known professionally as CeeLo Green (or Cee Lo Green or simply Cee-Lo), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and…
CellskiPerson · Music memorabiliaMarcel Wade (born August 26, 1975), better known by his stage name Cellski, is an American rapper/records producer from San Francisco. He is also the CEO of his label, Inner City2K Records.
Chakra SonicPerson · Music memorabiliaAsian hip hop is a heterogeneous musical genre that covers all hip hop music as recorded and produced by artists of Asian origin.
Chris BrownPerson · Film memorabiliaHe was born in Tappahannock.
Chuck DPerson · Music memorabiliaCarlton Douglas "Chuck" Ridenhour (born August 1, 1960), known professionally as Chuck D, is an American rapper, best known as the leader and frontman of the hip-hop group Public Enemy,…
CluesoPerson · Music memorabiliaThomas Hübner (born 9 April 1980), better known by his stage name Clueso (pronounced [klyˈzo]), is a German singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer.
CommonAuthor · BooksLonnie Rashid Lynn (born March 13, 1972), known professionally as Common (formerly known as Common Sense), is an American rapper, actor and activist.
Daddy YankeePerson · Music memorabiliaRamón Luis Ayala Rodríguez (born February 3, 1976), known professionally as Daddy Yankee (lang), is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter.
Damian LillardPerson · Film memorabiliaDamian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. (born July 15, 1990) is an American rapper and professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Damian MarleyPerson · Music memorabiliaDamian Robert Nesta Marley (born 21 July 1978) is a Jamaican reggae singer. The youngest son of Bob Marley, he is the recipient of four Grammy Awards.[1]
Danger MousePerson · Music memorabiliaBrian Joseph Burton (born July 29, 1977), known professionally as Danger Mouse, is an American musician and record producer. He has been nominated for 22 Grammy Awards and has won six.
Daniel Curtis LeePerson · Film memorabiliaDaniel Curtis Lee (born May 17, 1991) is an American actor, comedian and rapper, best known for portraying Simon "Cookie" Nelson-Cook on the Nickelodeon series Ned's Declassified School…
David BannerPerson · Music memorabiliaLavell William Crump (born April 11, 1974), known professionally as David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and activist.
Diamond DPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Kirkland (born April 5, 1968), better known by his stage name Diamond D (or simply Diamond), is an American hip hop MC and record producer from The Bronx, New York City, and one of…
Dinesh KanagaratnamPerson · Music memorabiliaAaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam (born 31 August 1981), also known by his initials A. D. K.
DJ PaulDesigner · FashionPaul Duane Beauregard (born January 12, 1977), known professionally as DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer.
DJ PoohPerson · Film memorabiliaMark Jordan (born June 29, 1966), better known by his stage name DJ Pooh, is an American record producer and actor.
DJ PremierPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Edward Martin (born March 21, 1966), known professionally as DJ Premier (also known as Preemo), is an American record producer and DJ.
DJ WebstarPerson · Music memorabiliaTroy Ryan (born October 25, 1986), better known by his stage name DJ Webstar (or simply Webstar) is an American DJ and record producer.
Doc ShawPerson · Music memorabiliaLarramie Cortez "Doc" Shaw (born April 24, 1992) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Malik Payne in Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Marcus Little in The Suite Life on…
Domo GenesisPerson · Music memorabiliaDominique Marquis Cole (born March 9, 1991), known professionally as Domo Genesis, is an American rapper, DJ, and songwriter.
Donald GloverPerson · Film memorabiliaDonald McKinley Glover Jr. (born September 25, 1983), also known by his musical stage name Childish Gambino, is an American actor, rapper, singer, comedian, and filmmaker.
Dr. DrePerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Compton.
Drag-OnPerson · Film memorabiliaMelvin Jason Smalls (born January 4, 1980), known professionally as Drag-On, is an American rapper.
Ecco2kDesigner · FashionZak Arogundade (born 23 October 1994), known professionally as Ecco2k, is a British-Swedish rapper and singer-songwriter.
Ed LoverPerson · Music memorabiliaEd Lover (born James Roberts; February 12, 1963) is an American disc jockey, radio personality, actor, musician, and one of the first MTV VJ hosts of Yo! MTV Raps with Doctor Dré and Fab 5…
Efa IwaraPerson · Film memorabiliaEfa Iwara (born 20 August 1986), also known as Efa, is a Nigerian actor and rapper.
El GeneralPerson · Music memorabiliaEdgardo Armando Franco (born 27 September 1969), better known as El General, is a Panamanian former rapper considered by some to be one of the fathers of reggae en Español.
Emis KillaPerson · Music memorabiliaEmiliano Rudolf Giambelli (born 14 November 1989), known professionally as Emis Killa, is an Italian rapper.
Emmanuel JalPerson · Music memorabiliaEmmanuel Jal (née Jal Jok, 1 January 1980) is a South Sudanese-Canadian rapper, actor, author, former child soldier, and political activist.
Ester DeanPerson · Film memorabiliaEst her Renay Dean, known professionally as Ester Dean, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
EverlastPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Valley Stream.
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FalcoPerson · Music memorabiliaJohann "Hans" Hölzel (19 February 1957 – 6 February 1998), better known by his stage name Falco (from Falko Weißpflog), was an Austrian musician.
FarrukoPerson · Music memorabiliaCarlos Efrén Reyes Rosado (born May 2, 1991), known professionally as Farruko, is a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer.
Felicia PearsonAuthor · BooksFelicia Pearson (born May 18, 1980) is an American actress, rapper, and author. She is best known for playing Snoop, a fictionalized version of herself, on The Wire.
Flo RidaPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Miami Gardens.
Foxy BrownPerson · Music memorabiliaInga DeCarlo Fung Marchand (born September 6, 1978), known professionally as Foxy Brown, is an American rapper.
Fred DurstPerson · Music memorabiliaWilliam Frederick Durst (born Frederick Allen Mayne III; August 20, 1970) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, film director, and actor.
FreewayPerson · Music memorabiliaFreeway (born 6 August 1978) was a Subjects and genres recorded for the work are East Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop and hip-hop. Catalogued as rapper, songwriter and musician.
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Grandmaster FlashPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Robert Saddler (born January 1, 1958), known by his stage name Grandmaster Flash, is a Barbadian-American DJ.
Heather HunterPerson · Film memorabiliaHeather Keisha Hunter (born October 1, 1969), nicknamed Double H, is an American rapper, painter, author, and pornographic actress.
Heavy DPerson · Music memorabiliaDwight Arrington Myers (May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011), known professionally as Heavy D, was a Jamaican-American rapper, record producer, and actor.
Hussein FatalPerson · Music memorabiliaBruce Edward Washington Jr. (April 3, 1973July 10, 2015), better known by his stage name Hussein Fatal or sometimes as Fatal Hussein, was an American rapper, best known for his…
Ice-TPerson · Music memorabiliaTracy Lauren Marrow (born February 16, 1958), known professionally as Ice-T (or Ice T), is an American rapper and actor. He is active in both hip-hop and heavy metal.
Iggy AzaleaPerson · Music memorabiliaAmethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as Iggy Azalea, is an Australian model, businesswoman and former rapper.
Ivy QueenPerson · Film memorabiliaMartha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez (born March 4, 1972), known professionally as Ivy Queen, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. She is considered one of the pioneers of the reggaeton genre.
J DillaPerson · Music memorabiliaJames Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla, Jay Dee, or simply Dilla, was an American record producer, rapper, and composer.
Ja RulePerson · Film memorabiliaBorn and raised in Queens, New York City, Ja Rule became known for blending gangsta rap
Jackson WangDesigner · FashionJackson Wang (born Wang Ka-yee; 28 March 1994) is a Hong Kong rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Jad ShweryPerson · Film memorabiliaJad Shwery (usually spelled: Jad Choueiri; Lebanese pronunciation, born 13 March 1984) is a Lebanese pop singer, songwriter, producer and music video director.
Jim JonesPerson · Music memorabilia
Joe HahnArtist · PaintingsJoseph Hahn (born March 15, 1977), known professionally as Mr. Hahn, is an American musician, DJ, director, and visual artist best known as the DJ and creative director of the rock band…
Joseph SimmonsPerson · Music memorabiliaJoseph Ward Simmons (born November 14, 1964), better known by the stage name Run, Rev. Run or DJ Run, is an American rapper, producer, DJ, and television personality.
JovanottiPerson · Music memorabiliaLorenzo Cherubini (born 27 September 1966), known professionally as Jovanotti (lang), is an Italian singer-songwriter, rapper, and disc jockey.
Juicy JPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Memphis.
JuvenilePerson · Music memorabiliaTerius Gray (born March 26, 1975), better known by his stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper best known for his work with Birdman's Cash Money Records in the late 1990s and early…
K’naanPerson · Film memorabiliaKeinan Abdi Warsame (Keynaan Cabdi Warsame; born 1 February 1978), known professionally as K'naan, is a Somali-Canadian rapper, singer-songwriter and filmmaker.
Kardinal OffishallPerson · Music memorabiliaJason Drew Harrow (born May 11, 1976), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall, is a Canadian rapper and record producer.
Katie WhitePerson · Music memorabiliaShe was born in Wigan.
Katt WilliamsPerson · Music memorabiliaMicah Sierra "Katt" Williams (born September 2, 1971) is an American stand-up comedian and actor.
Kendrick LamarPerson · Music memorabiliaKendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter.
Keny ArkanaPerson · Music memorabiliaKeny Arkana, is an Argentine-French rapper who is active in the alter-globalization and civil disobedience movements.
Kid InkPerson · Music memorabiliaBrian Todd Collins (born April 1, 1986), known professionally as Kid Ink, is an American rapper and singer from Los Angeles, California.
Kiely WilliamsPerson · Music memorabiliaKiely Williams is an American singer, dancer and actress. She is known for her membership in the girl groups 3LW, the Cheetah Girls and BluPrint.
Kim Hong-joongDesigner · FashionKim Hong-joong (born November 7, 1998), mononymously known as Hongjoong, is a South Korean rapper, singer, producer, and songwriter.
Kool KeithPerson · Music memorabiliaKeith Matthew Thornton (born October 7, 1963), better known by his stage name Kool Keith, is an American rapper and record producer known for his surreal, abstract, and often profane or…
Kurtis BlowPerson · Music memorabiliaKurtis Walker (born August 9, 1959), known professionally by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
KuruptPerson · Music memorabiliaKurupt was born in Philadelphia and raised in Hawthorne, California, he formed Tha Dogg Pound in 199
Lamont BentleyPerson · Film memorabiliaLamont Bentley (October 25, 1973 – January 19, 2005) was an American actor and rapper best known for his role as Hakeem Campbell on the UPN sitcom Moesha.
Layzie BonePerson · Film memorabiliaSteven Howse (born September 23, 1974), known professionally as Layzie Bone, is an American rapper known primarily for being a member of the group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Lil JonPerson · Music memorabiliaJonathan H. Smith (born January 17, 1971), better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper and record producer.
Lil MamaPerson · Music memorabiliaNiatia Jessica Kirkland (born October 4, 1989), better known by her stage name Lil Mama, is an American rapper. She released her debut album, VYP (Voice of the Young People) in 2008.
Lil PeepPerson · Music memorabiliaGustav Elijah Åhr (lang; November 1, 1996 – November 15, 2017), known professionally as Lil Peep, was an American rapper and singer-songwriter.
Lil ScrappyPerson · Music memorabiliaDarryl Raynard Richardson III (born January 19, 1984), professionally known as Lil Scrappy, is an American rapper.
Lil' CeasePerson · Music memorabiliaLil' Cease was born in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City, he is best known for being a former member of hip hop group Junior
Lil' KimPerson · Music memorabiliaKimberly Denise Jones (born July 11, 1974), better known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and model.
Lin-Manuel MirandaPerson · Film memorabiliaLin-Manuel Miranda (born January 16, 1980) is an American songwriter, actor, filmmaker, librettist, and producer.
Little SimzPerson · Music memorabiliaSimbiatu "Simbi" Abisola Abiola Ajikawo Simbiatu_Abisola_Abiola_Ajikawo.wav (born 23 February 1994), better known by her stage name Little Simz, is an English rapper and actress.
LL Cool JPerson · Music memorabiliaJames Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor.
LloydPerson · Music memorabiliaLloyd is recorded as singer, songwriter, actor, dancer and rapper.
Lord FinessePerson · Music memorabiliaRobert A. Hall Jr. (born February 19, 1970), known by his stage name Lord Finesse, is an American rapper and hip-hop producer from The Bronx, New York, best known as the leader of the…
Lord KemyPerson · Music memorabiliaLord Kemy is a French Canadian Hip Hop/Dancehall artist native of Guinea (West Africa).
LumideePerson · Music memorabiliaLumidee Cedeño (born October 13, 1984) is an American singer, best known for her 2003 single "Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh)", which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and led…
m.c.A.TPerson · Music memorabiliaBorn May 15, 1961 in Hokkaidō, better known by his stage name "Microphone Controller Akio Togashi" is a Japanese musician, rapper, singer and record producer with Avex Trax.

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