Whether it’s ‘90s duo Kid ‘n Play having their own animated show, or 50 Cent asking Bart Simpson to join him on a world tour, rappers have been intertwined with cartoons for decades.

Rapper's Delight Lyrics: I said a hip-hop, the hippie, the hippie / To the hip, hip-hop and you don't stop the rockin' / To the bang-bang boogie, say up jump the boogie / To the rhythm of the ...

Some ’90s rappers referenced the parties in a nostalgic context, like 2Pac in “Old School,” while artists like Nas spoke on how they were still vital to the culture.

Apr 1, 2016 · The most popular drug in hip-hop history isn’t the one you think it is. Over the last 30 years, rappers have mentioned, paid homage to, and warned against the pitfalls of drugs, from …

Sep 2, 2025 · Genius looked at the long and storied history of rappers and cartoons, from then to now. Watch the full breakdown of rap artists on your favorite cartoons above.

Jul 2, 2018 · In the 2000s, Lil Bow Wow, Lil Jon, and Lil Boosie also made a name for themselves. Check out the video above for a more detailed breakdown of the history of “Lil” rappers.

Jan 6, 2018 · From Common and Da Brat all the way to Lupe Fiasco and Kanye West, this is how The Chi became one of hip-hop’s most important cities.

Boosie started rapping in the 1990s when he joined the Hip-Hop group Concentration Camp. After the disbandment of the group, he released his debut solo album Youngest of Da Camp on …

Dec 19, 2006 · Just when you think there are a bunch of rappers in today’s rap game, Nas comes out with song about all the 80s/90s rappers who couldn’t keep their buzz

Sep 16, 2024 · The 2000s began a greater blurring of cultural lines in American hip-hop, with many Latinx and especially Afro-Latinx rappers spending little time spitting about their heritage …