Rappers with the most embarrassing first names – There’s two sides to every person. For these rappers, it just so happens to be their rap name and their, well, not so tough first name. Everyone was all ears when rap music grew in popularity in the late 1980s to the early 1990s.
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New York helped pave the way for rap artists to flourish and spit a unique flow the world had not heard before. However, it would be in the early 1990’s when rap would take a different, more aggressive approach.
Gangsta rap grew commercially after West-coast based rappers such as Ice-T and rap groups like N.WA. used rap as a platform to expose the not-so-pretty reality occurring in neglected neighborhoods. This ‘gangsta-rap music’ was usually followed by violent lyrics, profanity, and disdain towards the police. Sooner than later, the vulgar lyrics and raunchy imagery were so extreme, that it was criticizedby a former United States President.
This imagery, along with the help of inner rap-beef, soon blanketed the whole rap game and gave rappers from the East Coast to the West Coast a hardcore and not-so-friendly appearance. But as observed, the same ‘gun-toting and pistol-whipping’ rappers are really not as tough as they seem; given their first names. For these 10 rappers, there is no room for wondering why they took on a different name before pursuing their rap career.
10. DMX
First name Earl, last name Simmons. DMX, short for Dark Man X, was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He began recording demos in 1991 but did not get much airplay. It would not be until 1999 until this underdog would have his first major hit, “Get At Me Dog” off his album, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot.Although his first name is far from intimidating, Simmons’ street card is nothing short of lawless behavior. Simmons’ charges against him range from resisting arrest, to drug possession, to reckless driving. He has served several sentences in not just jail, but in prison as well. But all while engaging in criminal escapades, DMX sold 30 million records worldwide and gave us the classic movie, Belly.Nowadays, DMX has seen the light bestowed upon him and has turned his life around. He is now heavily involved in the Christian Church with hopes of being a pastor.
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