Top 5 rappers

Ice-T Responds To Praise From Snoop Dogg “Thanks For The LOVE”

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Everyone has a different take on their greatest rappers of all time lists. Whether they’re asked for a top 5 or a Mount Rushmore, or if they’re given any stipulations or simply open to interpretation, every answer is different. In a recent interview, Snoop Dogg was asked for his take on the 5 best west coast rappers. In his response, he listed Ice Cube, Ice-T, E-40, Too $hort, and of course himself. Clearly, the video is making the rounds including being spotted by some of the people discussed in it.

Ice-T seems to have caught the video on Twitter and appreciated Snoop’s co-sign. Additionally he reposted the clip in a tweet that thanked his fellow west coast legend. “Thanks for the LOVE @snoopdogg. You’re in my opinion the most Famous and Recognizable rapper of all time..” his response reads. Consequently plenty of fans pulled up in the comments to agree with Snoop’s ranking, or laugh at the fact that he included himself.

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Ice-T Sends Love Back At Snoop Dogg

Ice-T is no stranger to speaking up publicly for his fellow celebrities. A few weeks ago he called out all the “weirdos” spreading conspiracies about Jamie Foxx’s health. The actor had an unspecified medical emergency earlier this year which he is still in the process of recovering from. Subsequently, T took aim at those spreading rumors about Foxx being replaced with a clone or replicated by AI. “the man was just seriously sick and damn near died,” he said in a response tweet.

Ice-T also voiced support for the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. The writers guild and screen actors guild are both currently on strike and many celebs have been standing up for them. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre made public statements in support of the strikes and recently T followed in their footsteps. What do you think of Snoop Dogg’s top 5 west coast rappers list and Ice-T’s response to being on it? Let us know in the comment section below.

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T.I. Names His Top Five Rappers Turned Actors

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While a lot of rappers stick to what they blew up with, it’s more common by the day to see them venture into other fields. T.I. just shared his top five list of rappers turned actors with Jalen Rose on the Renaissance Man podcast. Moreover, his list includes a lot of the classic heavy hitters that can’t escape a mention.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 21: Rapper T.I. attends the world premiere of “Fear” at Directors Guild Of America on January 21, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)

“Name me your top five rappers turned actors,” Rose asked the Atlanta MC, who laughed at the question

“Damn,” the rapper began. “Tupac, Will Smith, Cube, Ice-T… man, Queen Latifah.”

To give credit where it’s due, it seemed like T.I. had his answers on lock quite quickly. Furthermore, all those names are legendary when it comes to crossing mediums over. Also, it’s funny to hear the 42-year-old talk about acting considering Morgan Freeman got him fired from a movie.

T.I.’s (Almost) Big Break

However, to be fair, T.I. almost made it big in that industry, as well. During a recent interview with Shannon Sharpe, he talked about how he was almost cast for Nick Cannon’s role in the film Drumline.

“[Dallas Austin] was telling me about his first film,” he said. “I was always like, ‘Yo bruh, put me in it.’ And he was like, ‘Aight, yeah man. Say less.’ He sent me to go read and I read and they were like, ‘Man, you got to learn how to play the drums.’ And I was like, ‘I could play like I could play the drums.’ They were like, ‘Nah, you gotta learn how.’ I was like, ‘Man, I don’t wanna do that.’

“I just didn’t want to commit myself to it at the time. It wasn’t there,” the “Live Your Life” star continued. “But I read, and I didn’t get it, and that movie went on to be Drumline. Yeah, I was reading for Nick Cannon’s part.

“Look, that opened the door for me to do ATL,” he added. “After I didn’t get the role for Drumline, I went back to Dallas and said, ‘Man, next time, bruh, just give me the role. I ain’t going to read or nothing. Just give me the role.’ And he was like, ‘Cool,’ and he just gave the role for Rashad in ATL.”

Still, what do you think of T.I.’s top five rappers turned actors list? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, log back into HNHH for the latest lists and ranking of the game’s best from the game’s best.

Nia Long Names Her Top 5 Rappers Of All Time

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Those “Top Rappers” lists certainly get people talking, and Nia Long is sharing her picks. The actress has been engulfed in a busy season as her new movie, You People, creates a buzz. Additionally, Long also stars in MISSING, and while on the red carpet for the film’s Los Angeles premiere, The Source caught up with the actress and asked her about her music tastes.

When questioned about her Top 5 rappers, the veteran entertainer paid homage to several of the culture’s pioneers and influencers.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: Nia Long attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix’s “You People” at Regency Village Theatre on January 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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“Anything Tribe Called Quest,” she began. “Anything Nas. anything Eric B. & Rakim, anything [Queen] Latifah. I gotta give a shoutout to my female rappers.”

She took a moment to think before adding her final choice.

“Man, who else?” she asked herself. “Heavy D.” Of the late rapper Long said, “That’s my guy. I miss him so much.”

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Responses to Long’s picks were met with mixed reviews as she chose all east coast artists. However, the actress was praised by some for excluding Biggie and Tupac Shakur, as those names are common.

Also, Long has made headlines recently, and it hasn’t been for her acting career. After 13 years together, the actress and Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka split following his cheating scandal.

Check out Nia Long’s chat with The Source above.

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