A Hip Hop Recasting of Twilight: Breaking Dawn

This vampire saga gets a musical twist.

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A Hip Hop Recasting of Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Today, Nov. 16, Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 2, the final installment of the blockbuster vampire saga, hits theaters worldwide. It'll surely top the box office for weeks, with lines of anxious tweens piling into your neighborhood cinema. But who says we can't make it better? Frankly, Twilight could use a little more swag. And yes, it's a vampire movie, but isn't the cast way too pale? The films' love triangle and beefing vampire and werewolf crews definitely remind of us the conflict-ridden rap world. So, the friendly folks here at BET.com are recasting Twilight with your favorite hip hop stars. Pass the popcorn. —Alex Gale (Photos from left: Johnny Nunez/WireImage, , Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images, Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

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Rihanna as Bella Swan  - Rihanna would make the perfect Bella Swan, caught between two lovers. Wouldn't "holy crow" sound great in a Barbadian accent?  (Photos from left: Michael Kovac/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

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Rihanna as Bella Swan  - Rihanna would make the perfect Bella Swan, caught between two lovers. Wouldn't "holy crow" sound great in a Barbadian accent? (Photos from left: Michael Kovac/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

Chris Brown as Edward Cullen - If Bella is Rihanna, then Edward is obviously Chris Brown, the true love she can't just keep herself away from — even though he's no good for her (with him being a vampire and all).  (Photos from left: FameFlynet, Summit Entertainment)

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Chris Brown as Edward Cullen - If Bella is Rihanna, then Edward is obviously Chris Brown, the true love she can't just keep herself away from — even though he's no good for her (with him being a vampire and all). (Photos from left: FameFlynet, Summit Entertainment)

Drake as Jacob Black - Drake is, naturally, the perfect Jacob, the brooding, hairy other man who clashes with Edward over Bella. We can't wait to hear what a werewolf howl sounds like through Auto-tune.  (Photos from left: Larry Busacca/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

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Drake as Jacob Black - Drake is, naturally, the perfect Jacob, the brooding, hairy other man who clashes with Edward over Bella. We can't wait to hear what a werewolf howl sounds like through Auto-tune. (Photos from left: Larry Busacca/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

Jay-Z as Carlisle Cullen - Carlisle Cullen, the super-old, super-wealthy patriarch of the vampire fam, should obviously be played by Jay-Z. He's running this vamp ish.  (Photos from left: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

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Jay-Z as Carlisle Cullen - Carlisle Cullen, the super-old, super-wealthy patriarch of the vampire fam, should obviously be played by Jay-Z. He's running this vamp ish. (Photos from left: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

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Beyoncé as Esme Cullen - If Carlisle is Jay-Z, then Esme, his wife, has to be Beyoncé. Can you say best vampire dancer ever?  (Photos from left: Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

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Beyoncé as Esme Cullen - If Carlisle is Jay-Z, then Esme, his wife, has to be Beyoncé. Can you say best vampire dancer ever? (Photos from left: Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

Kanye West as Emmett Cullen - Kanye West transformed from shy producer to superstar rapper after a near-fatal car accident; similarly, Emmett became a vampire after being mauled by a black bear. Plus, the world needs diamond-encrusted fang grills, and Kanye's just the man to wear them.  (Photos from left: Stuart Castle / WENN.com, Summit Entertainment)

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Kanye West as Emmett Cullen - Kanye West transformed from shy producer to superstar rapper after a near-fatal car accident; similarly, Emmett became a vampire after being mauled by a black bear. Plus, the world needs diamond-encrusted fang grills, and Kanye's just the man to wear them. (Photos from left: Stuart Castle / WENN.com, Summit Entertainment)

Kim Kardashian as Rosalie Hale - Emmett's lover, Rosalie Hale, would naturally have to be played by Kanye West's real-life boo Kim Kardashian. Rosalie is beautiful, vain and always out for attention. Sound familiar?   (Photos from left: Manuel Munoz, PacificCoastNews.com, Summit Entertainment)

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Kim Kardashian as Rosalie Hale - Emmett's lover, Rosalie Hale, would naturally have to be played by Kanye West's real-life boo Kim Kardashian. Rosalie is beautiful, vain and always out for attention. Sound familiar? (Photos from left: Manuel Munoz, PacificCoastNews.com, Summit Entertainment)

Rita Ora as Alice Cullen - Jay-Z's Roc Nation has its own Alice, who's bubbly, pixie-ish and obsessed with shopping and parties: Rita Ora! Plus she's really cool with Rihanna.  (Photos from left: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

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Rita Ora as Alice Cullen - Jay-Z's Roc Nation has its own Alice, who's bubbly, pixie-ish and obsessed with shopping and parties: Rita Ora! Plus she's really cool with Rihanna. (Photos from left: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

J. Cole as Jasper Hale - Jasper Hale, the adopted son of Carlisle and Esme, would have to be the Roc's own golden child: J. Cole.   (Photos from left: Cindy Ord/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

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J. Cole as Jasper Hale - Jasper Hale, the adopted son of Carlisle and Esme, would have to be the Roc's own golden child: J. Cole.  (Photos from left: Cindy Ord/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

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Blue Ivy as Renesmee - The miracle baby whose birth was a worldwide event. Enough said. (Photos from left: Twitter/iambeyonce, Summit Entertainment)

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Blue Ivy as Renesmee - The miracle baby whose birth was a worldwide event. Enough said. (Photos from left: Twitter/iambeyonce, Summit Entertainment)

Birdman as Billy Black - Jacob's father and wise old swami for Team Werewolf, Billy Black, would have to played by Drake's real-life patriarch at Cash Money: Baby, a.k.a. Birdman.  (Photos from left: John Ricard/BET, Summit Entertainment)

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Birdman as Billy Black - Jacob's father and wise old swami for Team Werewolf, Billy Black, would have to played by Drake's real-life patriarch at Cash Money: Baby, a.k.a. Birdman. (Photos from left: John Ricard/BET, Summit Entertainment)

Lil Wayne as Sam Uley - Lil Wayne is used to being the Alpha male in his crew, and no one is surprised when he has trouble controlling himself — add the ability to transform into a werewolf and that's Sam Uley in a nutshell. Bonus: You know Weezy would give an Oscar-winning howl.  (Photos from left: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

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Lil Wayne as Sam Uley - Lil Wayne is used to being the Alpha male in his crew, and no one is surprised when he has trouble controlling himself — add the ability to transform into a werewolf and that's Sam Uley in a nutshell. Bonus: You know Weezy would give an Oscar-winning howl.  (Photos from left: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

Tyga as Seth Clearwater - Seth, the cub in Jacob's werewolf pack, would be the perfect role for Young Money's own young gunner, Tyga.   (Photos from left: John Ricard/BET, Summit Entertainment)

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Tyga as Seth Clearwater - Seth, the cub in Jacob's werewolf pack, would be the perfect role for Young Money's own young gunner, Tyga.  (Photos from left: John Ricard/BET, Summit Entertainment)

Nicki Minaj as Leah Clearwater - Of course, as YM's first lady, Nicki Minaj would be perfectly cast as the overprotective, only female in the male-dominated Black Pack. Besides, the rapper has been shape-shifting for years — thanks to her endless supply of wigs and pasties.   (Photos from left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

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Nicki Minaj as Leah Clearwater - Of course, as YM's first lady, Nicki Minaj would be perfectly cast as the overprotective, only female in the male-dominated Black Pack. Besides, the rapper has been shape-shifting for years — thanks to her endless supply of wigs and pasties.   (Photos from left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)

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Willow Smith as Jane - Jane wields power in the Volturi because of her ability to painfully control minds. Ever see that neck-rolling attention-grabbing co-host gig Willow Smith did on Oprah? Yeah, same thing. So sign this littlest Smith right up!(Photos from left: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)  

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Willow Smith as Jane - Jane wields power in the Volturi because of her ability to painfully control minds. Ever see that neck-rolling attention-grabbing co-host gig Willow Smith did on Oprah? Yeah, same thing. So sign this littlest Smith right up!(Photos from left: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images, Summit Entertainment)  

50 Cent as Aro - Ruling over a roost of the unruly, demanding vampire royalty and using arguably underhanded means to make sure folks don't step out of line? 50 Cent has been prepping for the role of Aro for years as the boss at G Unit. Keeping a gaggle of vampires in check as leader of the Volturi will be second nature. (Photos from left: FayesVision/WENN.com, Summit Entertainment)

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50 Cent as Aro - Ruling over a roost of the unruly, demanding vampire royalty and using arguably underhanded means to make sure folks don't step out of line? 50 Cent has been prepping for the role of Aro for years as the boss at G Unit. Keeping a gaggle of vampires in check as leader of the Volturi will be second nature. (Photos from left: FayesVision/WENN.com, Summit Entertainment)