Put Me In, Coach: Rappers With Guest Feature Runs

Stars who became the trendy go-to choice for collaborations.

Put Me in, Coach: Rappers With Guest Feature Runs - French Montana just added his midas coke-boy touch to Mila J's "Smoke, Drink, Break Up," continuing to up his stakes as hip hop's current go-to man, a run that also includes Puff Daddy's "Big Homie," Jennifer Lopez's "I Luh Ya Papi" and DJ Khaled's "They Don't Love You No More" with Jay Z, Rick Ross and Meek Mill.But French isn't the only one who's had a string of hit-making guest spots. Read on for more MCs who've had major hot streaks as special features. — Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

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Put Me in, Coach: Rappers With Guest Feature Runs - French Montana just added his midas coke-boy touch to Mila J's "Smoke, Drink, Break Up," continuing to up his stakes as hip hop's current go-to man, a run that also includes Puff Daddy's "Big Homie," Jennifer Lopez's "I Luh Ya Papi" and DJ Khaled's "They Don't Love You No More" with Jay Z, Rick Ross and Meek Mill.But French isn't the only one who's had a string of hit-making guest spots. Read on for more MCs who've had major hot streaks as special features. — Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

Ludacris, July 2001-November 2004 - Ludacris stepped to Missy Elliott in 2001 to prove that he wasn't a "One Minute Man" and continued his wave until 2004 with the female-friendly "Lovers and Friends" with Usher and Lil Jon. Here are a few of his co-starring roles:1. "Gossip Folks" - Missy Elliott feat. Ludacris2. "Yeah!" - Usher feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris3. "Holidae In" - Chingy feat. Ludacris and Snoop Dogg4. "B R Right" - Trina feat. Ludacris5. "Bia' Bia'" - Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz feat. Ludacris, Too $hort and Chyna Whyte

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Ludacris, July 2001-November 2004 - Ludacris stepped to Missy Elliott in 2001 to prove that he wasn't a "One Minute Man" and continued his wave until 2004 with the female-friendly "Lovers and Friends" with Usher and Lil Jon. Here are a few of his co-starring roles:1. "Gossip Folks" - Missy Elliott feat. Ludacris2. "Yeah!" - Usher feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris3. "Holidae In" - Chingy feat. Ludacris and Snoop Dogg4. "B R Right" - Trina feat. Ludacris5. "Bia' Bia'" - Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz feat. Ludacris, Too $hort and Chyna Whyte

2 Chainz, October 2011-September 2013 - 2011 was the year that 2 Chainz started to take off and was tearing up the radio with collaborations with everyone from Lil Wayne to Nicki Minaj. Here are just a few tracks 2 Chainz added lighter fluid to during his two year reign.1. "Yao Ming" - David Banner feat. Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz2. "Beez in the Trap" - Nicki Minaj feat. 2 Chainz3. "Bandz a Make Her Dance" - Juicy J feat. Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz4. "U Did That" - Teairra Mari feat. 2 Chainz5. "F----n' Problems" - A$AP Rocky feat Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar(Photo: Alberto Reyes/WENN.com)

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2 Chainz, October 2011-September 2013 - 2011 was the year that 2 Chainz started to take off and was tearing up the radio with collaborations with everyone from Lil Wayne to Nicki Minaj. Here are just a few tracks 2 Chainz added lighter fluid to during his two year reign.1. "Yao Ming" - David Banner feat. Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz2. "Beez in the Trap" - Nicki Minaj feat. 2 Chainz3. "Bandz a Make Her Dance" - Juicy J feat. Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz4. "U Did That" - Teairra Mari feat. 2 Chainz5. "F----n' Problems" - A$AP Rocky feat Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar(Photo: Alberto Reyes/WENN.com)

Mase (@saintmason) - TWEET: "Wow...I just got a G.O.O.D. offer!!!"Harlem rapper-turned-pastor Mase sends a cryptic message about a possible record deal with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label. Mase later sent a tweet denying any new deal.(Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) 

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Ma$e, June 1996-August 1998 - Ma$e kept Bad Boy Records at the top of the charts when he laced hits by 112, The Notorious B.I.G., Puffy  and a host of others. The Harlem MC delivered the heat everywhere he went and these are just a few scorchers:1. "Only You" - 112 featuring Ma$e and The Notorious B.I.G.2. "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down" - Puff Daddy feat. Ma$e3. "Mo Money, Mo Problems" - The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Ma$e and Puff Daddy4. "Top of the World" - Brandy feat. Ma$e5. "Horse & Carriage" - Cam'ron feat Ma$e(Photo: Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

Drake - Why is Drake an MVP of the Year nominee? Well, Drizzy gave the people what they wanted, whether it was a co-headling tour with Lil Wayne, dope tracks like "Trophies" or "0-100" or even doing a solid job as host of the ESPYs. Drake nailed it!(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

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Drake, May 2011-August 2013 - Drake started his streak with DJ Khaled's "I'm on One" and had a string of hits with his hit-making brothers Rick Ross and Lil Wayne. Although he's slowed up a bit on the features, the YMCMB capo and burgeoning executive with his own OVO label still likes to hop on tracks by upcoming MCs to help bring shine to their campaign. Here are a few of Drizzy's hits when he was the go-to man:1. "She Will" - Lil Wayne feat. Drake2. "Round of Applause" - Waka Flocka feat. Drake3. "Stay Schemin'" Rick Ross feat. Drake and French Montana4. "No Lie" - 2 Chainz feat. Drake5. "Mr. Wrong" - Mary J. Blige feat. Drake(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)

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T-Pain, June 2006-May 2010 - T-Pain cast a three-year magical spell over hip hop, cranking out hits alongside the likes of Chris Brown, E-40 and Kanye West. Along with his own hits as well, his club-poppin' run included:1. "U and Dat" - E-40 feat. T-Pain and Kandi Burress2.  "I'm A Flirt" - R. Kelly feat. T-Pain3. "Blame It" - Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain4. "Good Life" - Kanye West feat. T-Pain5. "Kiss Kiss" - Chris Brown feat. T-Pain(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational)

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T-Pain, June 2006-May 2010 - T-Pain cast a three-year magical spell over hip hop, cranking out hits alongside the likes of Chris Brown, E-40 and Kanye West. Along with his own hits as well, his club-poppin' run included:1. "U and Dat" - E-40 feat. T-Pain and Kandi Burress2.  "I'm A Flirt" - R. Kelly feat. T-Pain3. "Blame It" - Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain4. "Good Life" - Kanye West feat. T-Pain5. "Kiss Kiss" - Chris Brown feat. T-Pain(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational)

Juicy J, @therealjuicyj - Tweet: "Attn: shady promoters, From now on Imma have to get all payments up front , (paid n full) before I land in yo city"After a janky promoter stiffed him for his bread at a recent concert, The Juice Man J let's all future show bookers know that they gots to have all his money in his hand before he even steps foot off the plane. #TheyDoneMessedAroundAndBroughtTheTennesseePimpOuttaJuicy(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Juicy J, January 2012-September 2013 - Juicy J's career is kicking high into its second gear as the Memphis MC continues to reinvent himself. Ditching his Three 6 Mafia co-horts, The Juice Man has been creating hits with the likes of pop stars Ke$ha and Katy Perry as of late. Here are a few of his alley-oops. 1. "We Still in This B---h" - B.o.B. feat. T.I. and Juicy J2. "Dark Horse" - Katy Perry feat. Juicy J3. "23" - Mike WiLL Made It feat. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J4. "Clappers" - Wale feat. Nicki Minaj and Juicy J5. "With Ur Love" - Cher LLoyd feat. Juicy J6. "Crazy Kids" - Ke$ha feat. Juicy J (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

Future, January 2013-February 2014 - Future was everywhere these past few years whether it was his pen or him supplying heat to the mic. With collaborations with folks like Rick Ross, Birdman and Lil Wayne, it's no wonder his pockets are filled with racks and here are a just a few of the money earning tracks.1. "Bugatti" - Ace Hood feat. Rick Ross & Future2. "Tapout" - Rich Gang feat. Future3. "U.O.E.N.O" - Rocko feat. Future and Rick Ross4. "No Games" - Rick Ross feat. Future5. "We in This B---h" - DJ Drama feat. Jeezy, T.I., Ludacris and Future(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Future, January 2013-February 2014 - Future was everywhere these past few years whether it was his pen or him supplying heat to the mic. With collaborations with folks like Rick Ross, Birdman and Lil Wayne, it's no wonder his pockets are filled with racks and here are a just a few of the money earning tracks.1. "Bugatti" - Ace Hood feat. Rick Ross & Future2. "Tapout" - Rich Gang feat. Future3. "U.O.E.N.O" - Rocko feat. Future and Rick Ross4. "No Games" - Rick Ross feat. Future5. "We in This B---h" - DJ Drama feat. Jeezy, T.I., Ludacris and Future(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Missy Elliott, July 1996-September 1998 - Missy paid her dues to get to the top as a songwriter, and when she came into the forefront she rocked out writing hit guest spots on tracks with Lil Kim, MC Lyte and Timbaland. These proved that she could shoot the clutch threes and bring home some big wins:1. "The Things That You Do" - Gina Thompson feat. Missy Elliott2. "Steelo" - 702 feat. Missy Elliott3. "Cold Rock a Party" - MC Lyte feat. Missy Elliott4. "Not Tonight/Ladies Night (Remix)" -  Lil' Kim feat. Da Brat, Missy Elliott, Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes and Angie Martinez5. "Up Jumps Da Boogie" - Timbaland & Magoo feat. Missy Elliott(Photo: Cindy Ord/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Missy Elliott, July 1996-September 1998 - Missy paid her dues to get to the top as a songwriter, and when she came into the forefront she rocked out writing hit guest spots on tracks with Lil Kim, MC Lyte and Timbaland. These proved that she could shoot the clutch threes and bring home some big wins:1. "The Things That You Do" - Gina Thompson feat. Missy Elliott2. "Steelo" - 702 feat. Missy Elliott3. "Cold Rock a Party" - MC Lyte feat. Missy Elliott4. "Not Tonight/Ladies Night (Remix)" -  Lil' Kim feat. Da Brat, Missy Elliott, Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes and Angie Martinez5. "Up Jumps Da Boogie" - Timbaland & Magoo feat. Missy Elliott(Photo: Cindy Ord/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Lil Jon, June 2003-October 2004 - Lil Jon spearheaded the crunk movement and had everyone from Usher to Too $hort turning up. Here are a few bangers Jon and friends had the clubs rocking with as he showed why he once ruled.1. "Yeah" - Usher feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris 2. "Shake That Monkey" - Too $hort feat. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz3. "Culo" - Pitbull feat. Lil Jon4. "Damn" - Young Bloodz feat. Lil Jon5. "Salt Shaker" - Ying Yang Twins feat. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz(Photo: Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

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Lil Jon, June 2003-October 2004 - Lil Jon spearheaded the crunk movement and had everyone from Usher to Too $hort turning up. Here are a few bangers Jon and friends had the clubs rocking with as he showed why he once ruled.1. "Yeah" - Usher feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris 2. "Shake That Monkey" - Too $hort feat. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz3. "Culo" - Pitbull feat. Lil Jon4. "Damn" - Young Bloodz feat. Lil Jon5. "Salt Shaker" - Ying Yang Twins feat. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz(Photo: Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

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Kanye West, October 2003-June 2005  - Kanye West was everywhere starting in 2003 as he took his backpack and hit up the R&B charts. Peep a few collabos with Mr. West in the building.1. "Slow Jamz" - Twista feat. Kanye West2. "Get By (Remix)" - Talib Kweli feat. Kanye West3. "Talk About Our Love" - Brandy feat. Kanye West4. "This Way" - Dilated Peoples feat. Kanye West5. "Down and Out" - Cam'ron feat. Kanye West6.  "I Changed My Mind" - Keyshia Cole feat. Kanye West(Photo: 247PapsTV / Splash News)

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Kanye West, October 2003-June 2005  - Kanye West was everywhere starting in 2003 as he took his backpack and hit up the R&B charts. Peep a few collabos with Mr. West in the building.1. "Slow Jamz" - Twista feat. Kanye West2. "Get By (Remix)" - Talib Kweli feat. Kanye West3. "Talk About Our Love" - Brandy feat. Kanye West4. "This Way" - Dilated Peoples feat. Kanye West5. "Down and Out" - Cam'ron feat. Kanye West6.  "I Changed My Mind" - Keyshia Cole feat. Kanye West(Photo: 247PapsTV / Splash News)

Bun B, June 2003-July 2005 - Bun B was forced to go solo back in 2002 when Pimp C went to prison and the Texas MC had a solid three-year run of collaborations and features from the well known to the underground as he kept UGK's name alive and screamed "Free Pimp C" in every verse. Here are just a handful of the lyrical destructions Bun put down alongside a few of your favorite MCs during his reign:1. "Rep Yo City" - E-40 feat. Petey Pablo, Bun B, 8 Ball andLil Jon & The East Side Boyz2. "3 Kings" - Slim Thug feat. T.I. and Bun B4. "Give Me That" - Webbie feat. Bun B5. "Gangsta Party" - Yo Gotti feat. Bun B and 8 Ball (Photo: Scott Gries/PictureGroup)

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Bun B, June 2003-July 2005 - Bun B was forced to go solo back in 2002 when Pimp C went to prison and the Texas MC had a solid three-year run of collaborations and features from the well known to the underground as he kept UGK's name alive and screamed "Free Pimp C" in every verse. Here are just a handful of the lyrical destructions Bun put down alongside a few of your favorite MCs during his reign:1. "Rep Yo City" - E-40 feat. Petey Pablo, Bun B, 8 Ball andLil Jon & The East Side Boyz2. "3 Kings" - Slim Thug feat. T.I. and Bun B4. "Give Me That" - Webbie feat. Bun B5. "Gangsta Party" - Yo Gotti feat. Bun B and 8 Ball (Photo: Scott Gries/PictureGroup)

Get Yo' Shine On - Lil Wayne and his YMCMB family helped out a lot of people after Hurricane Katrina hit his native New Orleans in 2005. Besides raising money and donating to the relief efforts, Weezy helped rebuild a park in his old community. He also hands out food and toys every year during Cash Money's annual Turkey Give Away. In addition to his charity-giving, he set up the nonprofit Tha Carter Fund, which generously supports quality after-school and out-of-school programs for underprivileged youth.(Photo: David Wolff - Patrick/Redferns via Getty Images)

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Lil Wayne, October 2006-December 2007 - Lil Wayne kicked off his feature run in 2006, helping Lloyd take "You" to the top of the charts, and didn't stop until he convinced everyone he was the greatest rapper alive. Riding with over 100 features in a two year span, Weezy still hasn't cooled off yet, although his collabos have been selective. Before he got busy with Chris Brown with their latest smash, "Loyal," these hits had Weezy in constant demand for artists looking to get murdered on their own track. 1. "Maneater (Remix)" - Nelly Furtado feat. Lil Wayne2. "Make It Rain" - Fat Joe feat. Lil Wayne3. "Duffle Bag Boy" - Playaz Circle feat. Lil Wayne4. "Whip Game Proper" - Twista feat. Lil Wayne5. "Viva La White Girl" - Gym Class Heroes feat. Lil Wayne(Photo: David Wolff - Patrick/Redferns via Getty Images)