Rappers' Real Name

Public Name / Birth Name



2Pac Lesane Parish Crooks / Tupac Amaru Shakur
334 MO.B.B. [Sawed Off] Keith Buchanan
334 MO.B.B. [Supa Star] Kennie Buchanan
3H Joe Weinberger
3LW [Adrienne] Adrienne Eliza Bailon
3LW [Kiely] Kiely Alexis Williams
50 Cent Curtis James "Boo Boo" Jackson III
50 Cent *The Original* Martin Kelvin

A
A Tribe Called Quest [Jarobi] Jarobi White
A Tribe Called Quest [Phife Dawg] Malik Taylor
A Tribe Called Quest [Q-Tip] Jonathan Davis
A+ Andre Levins
Aaliyah Aaliyah Dana Haughton
Aaries [Ayanna] Ayanna Hipps
Aaries [Ayinka] Ayinka Hipps
Acafool Kervens Joseph
Aesop Rock Ian Bavitz
Afroman Joseph Foreman
AJ [106 and Park] Albert Johnson Calloway
Ak'Sent Krystle Johnson
Akinyele Akinyele Adams
Akon Aliaune Thiam
Al Sharpton Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr.
Alchemist Alan Maman
Alicia Keys Alicia Augello Cook
Allen Iverson Allen Ezail Iverson
Amerie Amerie Mi Marie Rogers
Angie Stone Angela Laverne Brown
Anthony David Anthony David Harrington
Aqua Nick McCarrell
Aretha Franklin Aretha Louise Franklin
Arrested Development [Speech] Todd Thomas
Ashanti Ashanti Shaquoya "Shani Bani" Douglas
Atllass Lloyd Hopkins
Attitude Timothy Clayton
AZ Anthony Cruz
Aztek Miguel Gomez

B
B-Legit Brandt Jones
B.G. Christopher "Doogie" Dorsey
B.O.B. Bobby Ray Simmons
B.R. Gunna [Young R] Ralph Rice
B2K [J Boog] Jarell Damonte Houston
B2K [Lil Fizz] Dreux Pierre Frederic
B2K [Raz B] De'mario Monte Thornton
Baby Boy da Prince Lawrence Cennett
Baby D [JJ Fad] Dania Birks
Baby [Cash Money] Brian Williams
Babyface Kenneth Brian Edmonds
Balance Saeed Crumpler
Bang Dwayne Holmes
Beanie Sigel Dwight Grant
Beat Bullies [Nikke Broadway] Nicholas Sherwood
Beat Bullies [Teeth Malloy] Nsilo Redd*ck
Beatminerz [Evil Dee] Ewart Dewgarde
Beatminerz [Mr. Walt] Walter Dewgarde
Beatnuts [Ju Ju] Jerry Tineo
Beatnuts [Pyscho Les] Lester Fernandez
Beenie Man Anthony Moses David
Bentley Fonzworth Derek Watkins
Benzino Raymond Scott
Bernie Mac Bernard McCullough
Beyonce Beyonce Giselle Knowles
Big Daddy Kane Antonio Hardy
Big Gipp Cameron Gipp
Big L Lamont Coleman
Big Lurch Antron Singleton
Big Mike Mike Barnett
Big Noyd TuJuan Perry
Big Pun Christopher Carlos Rios Jr.
Big Rich Richard Bougere Jr.
Bilal Bilal Oliver
Billie Holiday Eleanora Fagan
Bink Roosevelt Harrell III
Bishop Lamont Philip Martin
Biz Markie Marcel Hall
Black Buddafly [Amina] Amina Schmahl
Black Buddafly [Jazz] Jazz Schmahl
Black Buddafly [Sophie] Sophie Schmahl
Black Child [Murder INC] Ramel Gill
Black Eyed Peas [apl.de.ap] Allen Pineda
Black Eyed Peas [Fergie] Stacy Ann Ferguson
Black Eyed Peas [Taboo] Jaime Gomez
Black Eyed Peas [Will.I.Am] William Adams
Black Milk Curtis Cross
Black Rob Robert Ross
Black Sheep [Dres] Andres Titus
Black Sheep [Mista Lawnge] William McLean
Blackalicious [Chief XCel] Xavier Mosley
Blackalicious [The Gift of Gab] Tim J. Parker
BlakJak Jafari Eady
Blood Raw Bruce Falson
Blu Cantrell Tiffany Cantrell
Bo Diddley Otha Elias Bates McDaniel
Bobby Brown Robert Barisford Brown
Bobby Valentino Robert Wilson
Bohagon Cedric Leonard
Bone Crusher Wayne Hardnett
Bone Thugs n Harmony [Bizzy] Bryon McCane
Bone Thugs n Harmony [Krayzie] Anthony Henderson
Bone Thugs n Harmony [Layzie] Steve Howse
Bone Thugs n Harmony [Wish] Charles Scruggs
Bossman Travis Holifield
Bounty Killer Rodney Price
Boyz II Men [Michael] Michael McCary
Boyz II Men [Nathan] Nathan Morris
Boyz II Men [Shawn] Shawn Stockman
Boyz II Men [Wanya] Wanya Morris
Brandy Brandy Rayana Norwood
Brasco [Jagged Edge] Brian Casey
Brotha Lynch Hung Kevin Mann
Brucie B Bruce Robinson
Bubba Sparxxx Warren Anderson Mathis
Buckshot [Black Moon] Kenyatta Blake
Buju Banton Mark Myrie
Bushwick Bill Richard Shaw
Busta Rhymes Trevor Tahiem Smith

C
C-Bo Shawn Thomas
C-Murder Corey Miller
Cadillac Don Donald Sharp
Cadillac Tah Taheem Crocker
Cam'ron Cameron Giles
Canibus Germaine Williams
Capone [& Noreaga] Kiam Holley
Cappadonna Darryl Hill
Carmelo Anthony Carmelo Kyan Anthony
Cashis Ramone Johnson
Cassidy Barry Reese
Cassie Cassandra Ventura
Cedric the Entertainer Cedric Kyles
Cee Lo Green Thomas Callaway
Cha Cha Paris Lynell Fluellen
Chaka Khan Carole Yvette Marie Stevens
Cham Dameon Dean Beckett
Chamillionaire Hakeem Seriki
Charles Barkley Charles Wade Barkley
Charli Baltimore Tiffany Lane
Che'Nelle Cheryline Lim
Chi Ali Chi Ali Griffith
Chingy Howard Bailey Jr.
Choppa Darwin Turner
Chopper City Boyz [Gar] Vandell Smith Jr.
Chopper City Boyz [Hakizzle] Hakim Dorsey
Chopper City Boyz [Sniper] Travis Edwards
Chopper City Boyz [VL] Mike Allen
Chrisette Michele Chrisette Michele Payne
Christina Milian Christine Flores
Chubb Rock Richard Simpson
Ciara Ciara Princess Harris
Cipha Sounds Luis Diaz
Claudette [City High] Claudette Ortiz
Clipse [Malice] Gene Thornton Jr.
Clipse [Pusha Ton] Terrence Thornton
Coco [Ice-T's Wife] Nicole Austin
Cody Chestnutt Antonious Thomas
Collie Budz Colin Harper
Common Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr.
Consequence Dexter Raymond Mills Jr.
Coo Coo Cal Calvin Bellamy
Cool and Dre [Cool] Marcello Velenzano
Cool and Dre [Dre] Andre Lyon
Cool Breeze Fredrick Calhoun Bell
Cool C Christopher Roney
Coolio Artis Ivey Jr.
Cormega Cory McKay
Cory Gunz Peter Cory Pankey Jr.
Cosbe 1 Edwardo Mitchell
Crime Mob [Cyco Black] Alphonse Smith
Crime Mob [Diamond] Brittany Carpenter
Crime Mob [MIG] Jarques Usher
Crime Mob [Princess] Venetia Lewis
Crooked I Dominic Wickliffe
Cruna Ke.Anthony Dilliard
Cuban Link Felix Delgado
Curren$y Shante Franklin
Cypress Hill [B-Real] Louis Freeze
Cypress Hill [DJ Muggs] Lawrence Muggerud
Cypress Hill [Sen Dog] Sennen Reyes

D
D'Angelo Michael Eugene Archer
D-Nice Derrick Jones
D-Tay Dante Brown
D.G. Yola Mario Talley
D.O.C. Tracy Curry
D.S.G.B. [Blackout] Steve Watkins
D.S.G.B. [Lil Pete] Rodriguez Jackson
D.S.G.B. [Pastor] Micah Troy
D.S.G.B. [Pinhead] Tavaris Bridges
D4L [Fabo] Lefabian Williams
D4L [Mook B] Dennis Butler
D4L [Shawty Lo] Carlos Walker
D4L [Stuntman] Adrian Parks
Da Back Wudz [Big Marc] Marcus Thomas
Da Back Wudz [Sho Nuff] James Redding
Da Band [Babs] Lynese Wiley
Da Band [Chopper] Rodney Hill
Da Band [Dylan] Dylan John
Da Band [Frederick] Frederick Watson
Da Band [Ness] Lloyd Mathis
Da Band [Sara] Sara Stokes
Da Brat Shawntae Harris
Daddy Yankee Raymond Ayala
Damani Damani Washington
Dame Dash Damon Anthony Dash
Dame Grease Damon Blackman
Dan the Automator Dan Nakamura
Danger Mouse Brian Burton
Danity Kane [Aubrey] Aubrey Morgan O'Day
Danity Kane [Aundrea] Aundrea Aurora Fimbres
Danity Kane [D. Woods] Wanita Denise Woodgette
Danity Kane [Dawn] Dawn Angelique Richard
Danity Kane [Shannon] Shannon Rae Bex
Danja Nate Hills
Danjahandz Nate Hills
Danny Boy Daniel Steward
David Banner Levell Crump
Daz Dillinger Delmar Arnaud
De La Soul [Pacemaster Mase] Vincent Mason Jr.
De La Soul [Posdnous] Kelvin Mercer
De La Soul [Trugoy the Dove] David Jude Jolicoeur
Deemi Tahu Aponte
Del Tha Funky Homosapien Teron Delvon Jones
Della Reese Dellareese Taliaferro
Dem Franchize Boyz [Buddie] Gerald Tiller
Dem Franchize Boyz [Jizzal Man] Bernard Leverette
Dem Franchize Boyz [Parlae] Maurice Gleaton
Dem Franchize Boyz [Pimpin] Jamal Willingham
Devin the Dude Devin Copeland
Diamond D Joseph Kirkland
Diana Ross Diane Emestine Ross
Dionne Warwick Marie Dionne Warwick
Dirk Derrick McGinnis
Dirt Bag Jermany James
DJ Clue Ernesto Shaw
DJ Drama Tyree Simmons
DJ Enuff Ephram Lopez
DJ Envy Raashaun Casey
DJ Eque Cynthia Boner
DJ Kay Slay Keith Grayson
DJ Mars Marshall Thomas
DJ Mister Cee Calvin Laburn
DJ Paul Paul Beauregard
DJ Pooh Mark Jordan
DJ Premier Curtis Martin
DJ Quik David Blake
DJ Scratch George Spivey
DJ Screw Robert Earl Davis Jr.
DJ Shadow Josh Davis
DJ Sir Charles Mixin Charles Dixon
DJ Smurf aka Mr. Collipark Michael Croom
DJ Threat Jason George Campbell
DJ Toomp Aldrin Davis
DJ Web Star Troy Ryan
DJ Whoo Kid Yves Mondesire
DMX Earl Simmons
Do or Die [AK] Dennis Rounk
Do or Die [Belo Zero] Darnell Smith
Do or Die [N.A.R.D.] Anthony Round
Don Omar William Omar Landron
Donna Summer LaDonna Andrea Gaines
Donnie Donnie Johnson
Doug E. Fresh Douglas Davis
Dr. Dre Andre Romel Young
Drag On Melvin Smalls
Drama Terrence Cook
Droop-E Earl Stevens Jr.
Dru Down Darnel Robinson
Dru Hill [Jazz] Larry Anthony Jr.
Dru Hill [Nokio] Tamir Ruffin
Dru Hill [Scola] Rufus Waller
Dru Hill [Sisqo] Mark Althavan Andrews
Dru Hill [Woody] James Green
Duke Da God George Moore
Dutch & Spade [Dutch] Antonio Walker
Dutch & Spade [Spade] Asa Deshawn Burbage
Dwayne Wade Dwayne Tyrone Wade Jr.
Dwele Andwele Gardner

E
E-40 Earl Stevens
Easy Mo Bee Osten Harvey Jr
Eazy E Eric Wright
Ebony Eyes Ebony Williams
Eddie Murphy Edward Regan Murphy
Eightball & MJG [Eightball] Premro Smith
Eightball & MJG [MJG] Marlon Jermaine Goodwin
El-P [Company Flow] Jaime Meline
Elephant Man Oneil Morgan Hughlin Bryant
Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers
Eric B Eric Barrier
Erykah Badu Erica Wright
Eternia Silk-Anne Semiramis Kaya
Eve Eve Jihan Jeffers
Everlast Eric Schrody
Exile Alex Manfredi

F
Fab 5 Freddy Fred Brathwaite
Fabolous John Jackson
Fantasia Fantasia Monique Barrino
Fat Joe Joseph Antonio Cartagena
Felix Da Cat Felix Stallings Jr.
Field Mob [Shawn Jay] Shawn Timothy Johnson
Field Mob [Smoke] Darion Crawford
Fiend Ricky Jones
Flavor Flav William Jonathan Drayton, Jr
Flesh n Bone Stanley Howse
Flo Rida Tramar Dillard
Floetry [The Floacist] Natalie Stewart
Floetry [The Songstress] Marsha Ambrosius
Flukie Stokes Rodney Lucas
Foxx Jonathan Reed
Foxy Brown Inga Marchand
Freaks Johnathan Thomas Perry
Freckles Tanya White
Fred Wreck Farid Nassar
Free [106 and Park] Marie Wright
Freeky Zeekey Ezekiel Jiles
Freeway Leslie Pridgen
Fugees [Pras] Samuel Praskazrel Michel
Fugees [Wyclef] Nelust Wyclef Jean
Funkmaster Flex Aston George Taylor Jr.

G
G Dep Trevell Coleman
Game Jayceon Terrell Taylor
Gangsta Boo Lola Mitchell
Gangstarr [Guru] Keith Elam
Ganxsta Nip Rowdy Jones
Genius Gary Grice
Gerardo aka Rico Suave Gerardo Mejia
Ghostface Dennis Coles
Ginuwine Elgin Lumpkin
Goapele Goapele Mohlabane
Grand Puba Maxwell Dixon
Grandmaster Flash Joseph Saddler
Gucci Man Sam Jacobs Jr.
Gucci Mane Radrick Davis

H
Halle Berry Halle Marie Berry
Heather B Heather Gardner
Heavy D Dwight Errington Myers
Hell Rell Durell Mohammed
Hi-Tek Tony Cottrell
Hip Hop Kyambo Joshua
Hood Surgeon (Dr. Dre's Son) Curtis Young
Hot Dollar Leon Gray
Hot Rod Rodney Toole
Houston Houston Summers IV
Huey Lawrence Franks
Hurricane G Gloria Rodriguez
Hush Daniel Carlisle
Hype Williams Harold Williams

I
I-20 Bobby Sandamanie
I-Wayne Cliffroy Taylor
Ice Cube Oshea Jackson
Ice T Tracy Marrow
India Arie India Arie Simpson
Indo Tobian Tools
Insane Clown Posse [Shaggy 2 Dope] Joey Ustler
Insane Clown Posse [Violent J] Joe Bruce
Inspectah Deck Jason Hunter
Irv Gotti Irvin Domingo Lorenzo Jr.

J
J Hood Joshua Hood
J-Kwon Jerrell Corron Jones
J-Live Jean-Jacques Cadet
J-Money Tiyon Rogers
J-Swift John Martinez
J. Valentine Johnnie Newt
J.R. Jonathan Rotem
J.R. Writer Rusty Brito
Ja Rule Jeffrey Atkins
Jacki-O Angela Kohn
Jacob the Jeweler Jacob Arabo
Jagged Edge [Case Dinero] Brandon Casey
Jagged Edge [Quick] Kyle Norman
Jagged Edge [Wingo Dollar] Richard Wingo
Jaguar Wright Jacquelyn Wright
James Brown James Joseph Brown
Jamie Foxx Eric Marlon Bishop
Janelle Monae Janelle Monae Robinson
Jay Dee aka J Dilla James Dewitt Yancey
Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter
Jayo Felony James Savage
Jazze Pha Phalon Alexander
Jazzy Jeff Jeffrey Townes
Jean Grae Tsidi Ibrahim
Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Lopez
Jermaine Dupri Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Jeru da Damaja Kendrick Jeru Davis
Jerzee Monet Tanisha Monet Carey
Jha Jha Natoya Handy
Jibbs Jovan Campbell
Jim Jones Joseph Guillermo Jones
Jimi Hendrix James Marshall Hendrix
Jimmy Henchmen Jimmy Rosemond
Jin Jin Au-Yeung
Jochris Jordan Christopher
Jody Breeze Jacoby White
John Legend John Stephens
John Singleton John Daniel Singleton
Joi Joi Elaine Gilliam-Gipp
Joker the Bailbondsman Sean Sullivan
Jon B Johnathan Buck
Jonell Shannon Jonell Showes
Joss Stone Joscelyn Eve Stoker
JT Money Jeff Tompkins
Juelz Santana LaRon James
Juice Richard Evans
Jungle Brothers [Afrika Baby Bam] Nathaniel Hall
Jungle Brothers [Mike G] Michael Small
Jungle Brothers [Sammy B] Sammy Burwell
Jungle [Bravehearts] Jabari Jones
Jurassic 5 [Akil] Dante Givens
Jurassic 5 [Chali 2na] Charles Stewart
Jurassic 5 [Cut Chemist] Lucas Macfadden
Jurassic 5 [DJ Nu-Mark] Mark Potsic
Jurassic 5 [Mark 7] Marc Stuart
Jurassic 5 [Zaakir] Courtenay Henderson
Just Blaze Justin Smith
Juvenile Terius Gray

K
K-OS Kheaven Brereton
Kamikaze Brad Franklin
Kanye West Kanye Omari West
Kartoon Terry Franklin
Katt Williams Katt Micah Williams
Keak Da Sneak Charles Kutha Kente Bowens
Keith Murray Keith Omar Murray Jr.
Keke Wyatt Ketara Shavon Wyatt
Kelis Kelis Rogers
Kelly [Destiny's Child] Kelendria Trene Rowland
Kem Kem Owens
Keri Hilson Keri Hilson
Khao Kevin Cates
Khia Khia Chambers
Khrysis Christopher Tyson
Khujo [Goodie Mob] Willie Knighton Jr.
Kia Shine Nakia Shine Coleman
Kid Frost Arturo Molina Jr.
Killa Kyleon Kyle Riley
Killah Priest Walter Reed
Killer Mike Michael Santiago Render
Kindred [Aja] Aja Dantzler
Kindred [Fatin] Fatin Dantzler
King T Roger McBride
Kiotti Jerrel Brown
Knocturnal Royal Rosheam Harbor
Kobe Bryant Kobe Bean Bryant
Kon and Amir [Amir] Amir Abdullah
Kon and Amir [Kon] Christian Taylor
Kool DJ Red Alert Fred Krute
Kool G Rap Nathaniel Wilson
Kris Kross [Daddy Mack] Chris Smith
Kris Kross [Mack Daddy] Chris Kelly
KRS One Lawrence Krisna Parker
Krucial Keys Kerry Brothers
Kurtis Blow Kurtis Walker
Kurupt Ricardo Brown

L
L.E.S. Leshaun Lewis
La La [MTV VJ] Alani Vasquez
Lady of Rage Robin Yvette Allen
Lady Saw Marion Hall
Lamya Lamya Sultan Al-Megheiry
Large Professor William Paul Mitchell
Latrelle Andrea Latrelle Simmons
Lauryn Hill Lauryn Noel Hill
Lebron James Lebron Raymone James
Legendary K.O. [Big Mon] Micah Nickerson
Legendary K.O. [Damien] Damien Randle
Leon [the actor] Leon Preston Robinson IV
Lil Boosie Torrance Hatch
Lil Bow Wow Shad Gregory Moss
Lil Cease James Lloyd
Lil Easy E Eric Wright Jr.
Lil Fame Jamal Grinnage
Lil Flip Wesley Weston
Lil Jon Johnathan Smith
Lil Kim Kimberly Denise Jones
Lil Ma$so Maximillian Flores
Lil Mama Niatia Kirkland
Lil Mo Cynthia Loving-Stone
Lil Romeo Percy Romeo Miller
Lil Scrappy Darryl Kevin Richardson II
Lil Troy Troy Birklett
Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter
Lil Wyte Patrick Lanshaw
Lil Zane Zane Copeland
Little Brother [9th Wonder] Pat Douthit
Little Brother [Phonte] Phonte Coleman
Little Brother [Rapper Big Pooh] Thomas Jones
Little X Julien Lutz
LL Cool J James Todd Smith
Lloyd Lloyd Harlin Polite Jr.
Lloyd Banks Christopher Lloyd
Loon Chauncey Hawkins
Lord Finesse Robert Hall
Lord Tariq [& Peter Gunz] Sean Hamilton
Lost Boyz [Mr. Cheeks] Terrance Kelly
Lost Boyz [Pretty Lou] Eric Ruth
Lost Boyz [Spigg Nice] Ronald Blackwell
Lox [Jadakiss] Jayson Phillips
Lox [Sheek] Sean Jacobs
Lox [Styles P] David Styles
Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges
Luke Luther Campbell
Lumidee Lumidee Cedeno
Lupe Fiasco Wasalu Muhammad Jaco
Luther Vandross Luther Ronzoni Vandross, Jr.
Lyfe Jennings Chester Jennings
Lyric [Fendi] Farrah Fleurimond
Lyric [Thema] Thema McKinney


M
M.I.A. Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam
M.O.P. [Billy Danze] Eric Murray
Mac Barron Victor Jr.
Mac Dre Andre Hicks
Maceo Maceo Barnes
Mack 10 Dedrick Rolison
Macy Gray Natalie Renee McIntyre
Madlib Otis Jackson Jr.
Magoo Melvin Barcliff
Maino Jermaine Coleman
Mannie Fresh Byron Thomas
Mantronix Curtis Mantronix Kahleel
Marc Ecko Marc Milecofsky
Mario Mario Barrett
Mark the 45 King Mark James
Marley Marl Marlon Williams
Marques Houston Marques Barrett Houston
Mars Mario Delgado
Martin Lawrence Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence
Marvelous J Jeffrey White
Marvin Gaye Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.
Mary J Blige Mary Jane Blige
Mary Mary [Erica] Erica Campbell
Mary Mary [Tina] Tina Campbell
Mase Mason Durrell Betha
Mashonda Mashonda Tifrere
Masta Ace Duval Clear
Mastamind Gary Reed
Master P Percy Miller
Max B Charly Wingate
MC Breed Eric Breed
MC Eiht Aaron Tyler
MC Hammer Stanley Kirk Burrell
MC Lyte Lana Moorer
MC Ren Lorenzo Patterson
MC Serch Michael Berrin
MC Shan Shawn Moltke
McGruff Herbert Brown
Mecca the Ladybug [Digable Planets] Mary Ann Vieira
Megan Rochell Megan Rochell Nieves
Mellow Man Ace Ulpiano Sergio Reyes
Melyssa "Jessica Rabbit" Ford Melyssa Savannah Ford
Memphis Bleek Malik Cox
Meshell Ndegeocello Michelle Johnson
MF Doom Daniel Dumile
Mia X Mia Young
Mic Geronimo Michael McDermon
Mic Little Michael Johnson
Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson
Michael Jordan Michael Jeffrey Jordan
Michelle [Destiny's Child] Tenetria Michelle Williams
Mike Jones Mike Jones
Mike Tyson Michael Gerard Tyson
Mila J Jamila Chilombo
Miles Davis Miles Dewey Davis III
Milkbone Thomas Wlodarczyka
Mims Sean Mims
Miss Cleo Yourree Dell Harris
Miss Info Minya Oh
Miss Jones Tarsha Nicole Jones
Miss Toi Toi Keon Parham
Missy Elliot Melissa Elliott
Mistah F.A.B. Stanley Cox
Mix Master Mike Michael Schwartz
Mo'nique Monique Imes
Mobb Deep [Havoc] Kejuan Muchita
Mobb Deep [Prodigy] Albert Johnson
Moe Tre Moses Pullins
Monica Monica Denise Arnold
Monie Love Simone Johnson
Mos Def Dante Terrell "Beze" Smith
Mr. Lif Jeffrey Haynes
Ms. Cherry Elisa Hood
Ms. Dynamite Niomi Mclean-Daley
Ms. Jade Chevon Young
Ms. Thing Nateshia Linesay
Muhammad Ali Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
Mullyman Kevin Muldrow
Murda Mook John Ancrum
Murphy Lee [St. Lunatics] Tohri Harper
Musiq Talib Johnson
Mya Mya Marie Harrison
Mysonne Mysonne Linen
Mystic Mandolin Ludlum
Mystikal Micheal Tyler

N
Naledge Jabari Miles Evans
Nas Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones
Nat Turner Ahmed Kareem Ali El
Nate Dogg Nathaniel Dwayne Hale
Nature Jermaine Baxter
Naturi [former 3LW member] Naturi Cora Maria Naughton
Ne-Yo Shaffer Chimere Smith
Needlz Khari Cain
Neef Haneef Muhammad
Nelly Cornell Haynes Jr.
New York Tiffany Pollard
Nice & Smooth [Greg Nice] Gregory Mays
Nina Simone Eunice Kathleen Waymon
Nina Sky [Natalie] Natalie Albino
Nina Sky [Nicole] Nicole Albino
Nitti Chandron Moore
No I.D. Dion Wilson
Noah Noah Stephens IV
Nomb Brian Jackson
Nore aka Noreaga [& Capone] Victor Santiago
Notorious B.I.G. Christopher Wallace

O
O'Ryan O'Ryan Grandberry
Obie Trice Obie Trice III
OC Omar Credle
Olivia Olivia Longott
Omarion Omari Ishmal Grandberry
Oowee Walter Tucker
Outkast [Andre 3000] Andre Lauren Benjamin
Outkast [Big Boi] Antwan Andre Patton

P
Paperworks Tra'Shaun Davis
Papoose Shamele Mackie
Partners-N-Crime [Kangol] Walter Williams
Partners-N-Crime [Mr. Meana] Michael Patterson
Pastor Troy Micah Levar Troy
Patti Labelle Patricia Holt
Patti Labelle Patricia Louise Holt
Paul Wall Paul Slayton
Peedi Crack Pedro Zayas
Penelope Jones Juarita Jones
Pete Rock Peter Phillips
Peter Gunz [& Lord Tariq] Peter Pankey
Petey Pablo Moses Barrett III
Pharoahe Monch Troy Donald Jamerson
Philly's Most Wanted [Boobonic] Al Basir Holly
Philly's Most Wanted [Mr. Man] Joel Witherspoon
Pitbull Armando Christian Perez
Platinum Pied Pipers [Saadiq] Darnell Bolden
Platinum Pied Pipers [Waajeed] Robert O'Bryant
Plies Algernod Lanier Washington
Polow Da Don Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones
Posterboy Shaheed Dixon
Pretty Ricky [Baby Blue] Diamond Smith
Pretty Ricky [Pleasure] Marcus Cooper
Pretty Ricky [Slick Em] Corey Mathis
Pretty Ricky [Spectacular] Spectacular Smith
Prince Prince Rogers Nelson
Prince Paul Paul Houston
Prince Poetry Larry Bakersfield
Project Pat Patrick Houston
Public Enemy [Chuck D] Carlton Ridenhour
Public Enemy [Flavor Flav] William Jonathan Drayton, Jr
Puff Daddy aka Diddy Sean John Combs

Q
Q Strange Josh Fiore
Queen Latifah Dana Owens
Queen Pen Lynise Walters
Quincy Jones Quincy Delight Jones Jr.

R
R Kelly Robert Sylvester Kelly
Rah Digga Rashia Fisher
Rahzel Rahzel Brown
Rakim William Griffin
Raphael Saadiq Charlie Ray Wiggins
Rappin 4 Tay Anthony Fort鼯td>
Ras Kass John Austin
Rashad Rashad Morgan
Ray Cash Wardell Raymond Cheeks
Ray Charles Ray Charles Robinson
Ray-J William Raymond Norwood, Jr.
Razah Martell Nelson
Red Cafe Jermaine Denny
Redman Reggie Noble
Reef the Lost Cause Sharif Lacey
Reign Man Robert Evans
Rell Wilbur Gerrell Gaddis
Remy Ma Remy Smith
Renegade Foxxx Wayne Carswell
Res Shareese Renee Ballard
Rhymefest Che Smith
Rich Boy Marece Richards
Richard Pryor Richard Franklin Lenox Thomas Pryor
Richie Rich Richard Serrell
Rick James James Ambrose Johnson Jr.
Rick Rock Ricardo Thomas
Rick Ross William Roberts
Rico Love Richard Butler Jr.
Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty
RL Robert Lavelle Hugger
Rockwilder Dana Stinson
Rocsi [106 and Park] Racquel Diaz
Roots Manuva Rodney Smith
Rosco P. Coldchain Amin Porter
Roscoe David Williams
Roxanne Shante Lolita Shante Gooden
Royce da 5'9 Ryan Montgomery
Ruck [Heltah Skeltah] Sean Price
Run DMC [DMC] Darryl McDaniels
Run DMC [Jam Master Jay] Jason William Mizell
Run DMC [Run] Joseph Simmons
Rupee Rupert Clarke
Russell Simmons Russell Wendel Simmons

S
Sa-Ra [Om'Mas] Om'Mas Keith
Sa-Ra [Shafiq] Shafiq Husayn
Sa-Ra [Taz] Taz Arnold
Saafir Reggie Gibson
Sadat X Derrick Murphy
Saigon Brian Carenard
Salt & Pepa [Pepa] Sandra Denton
Salt & Pepa [Salt] Cheryl James
Sam Scarfo Rodwell Gill
Sam Sneed Sam Anderson
Sammie Sammie Bush
Sauce Money Todd Gaither
Scarface Brad Jordan
Schooly D Jesse B. Weaver Jr.
Sean Kingston Kisean Anderson
Sean Paul Sean Paul Henriques
Shade Sheist Tramayne Thompson
Shaquille O'Neal Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal
Shareefa Shareefa Cooper
Sharissa Sharissa Dawes
Shawnna Rashawnna Guy
Shawty Redd Demetreus Stewart
Shawty Redd Demetrius Stewart
Shells William Kenny Cintron
Shock G [Digital Underground] Gregory Jacobs
Shop Boyz [Fat] Richard Stephens
Shop Boyz [Meany] Demetrius Hardin
Shop Boyz [Sheed] Rasheed Hightower
Shyheim Shyheim Franklin
Shyne Jamal Barrow
Sicknotes [Pep] Bryan Johnson
Sicknotes [Witt] Dewitt Moore
Silkk the Shocker Zyshonne Miller
Sir Mix-a-Lot Anthony Ray
Sista Soulja Lisa Williamson
Skillz [mad] Shaquan Lewis
Skyzoo Gregory Skler Taylor
Slick Pulla Renaldo Whitman
Slick Rick Ricky Walters
Slimm Calhoun Brian Loving
Sly Boogy Tim Lamont Martin
Smitty Varick Smith
Snoop Doggy Dogg Cordazer Calvin Broadus
Snow Tonya Johnston
Sole James Tapp
Soulja Slim Darrin O'Brien
Sparkle Stephanie Edwards
Special Ed Edward Arche
Spice 1 Robert L. Green Jr.
Spider Loc Curtis Williams
Spike Lee Shelton Jackson Lee
St. Lunatics [Ali] Ali Jones
Star Jones Starlet Marie Jones
Stat Quo Stanley Benton
Steady B Warren McGlone
Stevie Wonder Steveland Judkins
Sticky Fingaz Kirk Jones
Stimuli Sherod Khaalis
Suga Slimm [Cash Money] Ronald Williams
Suge Knight Marion "Sugar Bear" Hugh Knight Jr.
Sun God Dennis Ames
Sunkiss Deshawn Barzey
SunN.Y. Daniel Smith
Sunny Valentine Vonstrell Williams
Sweet Tee Toi Jackson
Swizz Beatz Kaseem Dean
SWV [Coko] Cheryl Gamble
SWV [Lelee] Leanne Lyons
SWV [Taj] Tamara Johnson

T
T-Mo [Goodie Mob] Robert Barnett
T-Pain Faheem Najm
T.I. Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.
Talib Kweli Talib Kweli Greene
Tami Chynn Tamaar Chin
Tamia Tamia Hill
Tank Durell Babbs
Teairra Mari Teairra Maria Thomas
Teena Marie Mary Christine Brockhert
Terence Trent D'Arby Terence Trent Howard
Tha Alkaholiks [E-Swift] Eric Brooks
Tha Alkaholiks [J-Ro] James Robinson
Tha Alkaholiks [Tash] Rico Smith
Tha Realest Jevon Jones
The Chapter [3sixty] Reese Thomas Mcdade
The Chapter [Verbal E] Clarence Long
The Coup [Boots] Raymond Riley
The Madd Rapper Deric Angelettie
The Pack [Lil B] Brandon McCartney
The Pack [Lil Uno] DaMonte Johnson
The Pack [Stunna] Keith Jenkins
The Pack [Young L] Lloyd Omadhebo
The Product [Hen] Will Henderson
The Product [Malice] Rod Sutton
The Roots [?uestlove] Ahmir-Khalib Thompson
The Roots [Black Thought] Tariq Luqmaan Trotter
The Roots [DJ Scratch] Kail Jones
The Roots [Hub] Leonard Hubbard
The Roots [Kamal] Kamal Gray
The Trackboyz [Capo] Joe Kent
The Trackboyz [Tarboy] Mark Williams
Three 6 Mafia [Juicy J] Jordan Houston
Three 6 Mafia [Koopsta Knicca] Robert Cooper
Three 6 Mafia [Lord Infamous] Ricky Dunigan
Tiec Tocc Adam McCall V
Tim Dog Tim Blair
Timbaland Tim Mosley
Tina Turner Anna Mae Bullock
Tito Jackson Toriano Adaryll Jackson
TLC [Chilli] Rozanda Thomas
TLC [Left Eye] Lisa Nicole Lopes
TLC [T-Boz] Tionne Watkins
Tony Sunshine Antonio Cruz
Tony Yayo Marvin Bernard
Too Short Todd Shaw
Total [Kima] Jakima Rayer
TQ Terrance Quaites
Trackmasters [Poke] Jean Claude Oliver
Trackmasters [Tone] Samuel Barnes
Trae Frazier Thompson
Tragedy Khadafhi Percy Coles IV
Tray Deee [Eastsidaz] Tracey Davis
Treach Anthony Criss
Trey Songz Tremaine Neverson
Trick Daddy Maurice Young
Trick-Trick Christian Mathis
Trillville [Dirty Mouth] Jamal Glaze
Trillville [Don P] Donnell Prince
Trillville [Lil Atlanta] Lawrence Edwards
Trina Katrina Laverne Taylor
Triple J Johnathan Jerel Johnson
Tru Life Robert Rosado
Truth Hurts Shari Watson
Tum Tum Tony Richardson
Turf Talk Demar Bernstein
Turk Tab Virgil
Tweet Charlene Keys
Twista Carl Mitchell
Two Five (50 Cent's cousin) Michael Francis
Tyra Tyra Bolling
Tyrese Tyrese Darnell Gibson

U
UGK [Bun B] Bernard Freeman
UGK [Pimp C] Chad Butler
Uncle Murder Lenny Grant
Usher Usher Raymond IV

V
Vanilla Ice Robert Van Winckle
Vanity Denise Matthews
Vein Vania Thompson
Venus Williams Venus Ebone Starr Williams
Ving Rhames Irving Rhames
Vita Lavita Rayer
Vivica Fox Vivica Anjanetta Fox
Vybez Kartel Adidja Palmore

W
Wally Sparks Wally Cross
Warren G Warren Griffin
Wayne Wonder Vonwayne Charles
WC William Calhoun Jr.
Webbie Webster Gradney Jr.
Wes Chad Hamilton
Wes Fif Carl Murray III
Wesley Snipes Wesley Trent Snipes
White Boy Chris Riley
Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston
Whoopi Goldberg Karen Johnson
Will Smith Willard Christopher Smith Jr.
Willie D Willie Davis
Willie The Kid Willie Jackson
Willy Northpole William Adams
Win Kenwin Gates
Wiz Khalifa Cameron Thomaz
Wu-Tang Clan [Masta Killa] Jamal Turner
Wu-Tang Clan [Method Man] Clifford Smith
Wu-Tang Clan [Ol' Dirty Bastard] Russell Tyrone Jones
Wu-Tang Clan [Raekwon the Chef] Corey Woods
Wu-Tang Clan [RZA] Robert Fitzgerald Diggs
Wu-Tang Clan [Tru Master] Derek Harris
Wu-Tang Clan [U God] Lamont Harris

X
Xzibit Alvin Joyner

Y
Ya Boy William Crawford
Yasmeen Yasmeen Sulieman
Ying Yang Twins [D-Roc] D'eongelo Holmes
Ying Yang Twins [Kaine] Eric Ron Jackson
Yo Gotti Mario Mims
Yo Yo Yolanda Whitaker
Young B Bianca Dupree
Young Bleed Glenn Clifton Jr.
Young Buck David Darnell Brown
Young Capone Rodriqueiz Smith
Young Dro D'Juan Hart
Young Gunz [Neef] Hanif Mohammad
Young Gunz [Young Chris] Chris Ries
Young Guru Gimel Keaton
Young Jeezy Jay Jenkins
Young Leek Talik Baker
Young Real Rajal Wisdom II
Youngbloodz [J-Bo] Jeffrey Grigsby
Youngbloodz [Sean Paul] Sean Paul Joseph
Younglord Richard Frierson
Yukmouth Jerold Ellis Jr.
Yummy Bingham Elizabeth Wyce
Yung Joc Jasiel Robinson
Yung Wun James Anderson

Z
Z-Ro Joseph W. Mcvey

Plies Algernod Lanier Washington
Polow Da Don Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones



I was just scrolling through and these two popped up right next to each other. Algernod?...and Polow's name is actually Polow?

i can understand why alot of artiste new at a very early age they definitely had to get aliases before they blew up....damn...and plies seriously takes the cake so far....."algernoud"........lawwwdd

fu*k - algernod?? lol

J.R. Writer Rusty Brito

Has me dying too.

good for something can u say myspace or even google

You can thank their mommas and or daddies for that.

Award for most generic name goes to...... Fabolous w/ John Jackson.. niggas parents were uninspired

rusty brito

mary jane blige lol her parents were lightin it up

Why did I never think to look up what the J. stood for?

and Rusty Brito?!!! Sound like somebody dropped they taco bell behind the stove and this is what they yelled in anger...

Juelz Santana LaRon James

I wonder if Juelz ever had hoop dreams...

just a few that made me laugh

DJ Clue Ernesto Shaw
DJ Whoo Kid Yves Mondesire
Dru Hill [Nokio] Tamir Ruffin
Dru Hill [Scola] Rufus Waller
Freeky Zeekey Ezekiel Jiles
Freeway Leslie Pridgen (how r u gonna act hard when yur name is leslie)
Jean Grae Tsidi Ibrahim
Lil Ma$so Maximillian Flores
Lil Mama Niatia Kirkland
Lupe Fiasco Wasalu Muhammad Jaco
Ne-Yo Shaffer Chimere Smith
Public Enemy [Chuck D] Carlton Ridenhour (carlton)
T-Pain Faheem Najm

never trust a man with 2 first names

Dylan - Dylan John

I SPIT HOT FIIYA!!

Capone [& Noreaga] Kiam Holley
J.R. Writer Rusty Brito

Keak Da Sneak Charles Kutha Kente Bowens

lol @ these

Aliuane Badara Thiam-AKON

LMAOO

Where did this thread come from, FBI files? Damn, talk about airin cats out