Elton John's Biggest Rap Cosigns

Daps to Sir Elton John.

The Defender of Hip Hop - Sir Elton John has been known to stand up for hip hop and defend it with his mighty sword made of words. In a 2011 interview with TeenMusic.com, the knighted musician said, “People who mock rap, and say, ‘I don’t like it;' they should go check out Kanye in the studio rapping. Or Eminem when he’s in the studio. It’s a phenomenon.” Mic drop. Not only did he let everyone and his fans know that rap is a “phenomenon,” he also co-signed the talents of Kanye West and Eminem. Recently, he name dropped Young Thug, which led us to round up the rappers Elton John has co-signed in interviews, through features and with his Beats 1 radio show, Elton John’s Rocket Hour.(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for dcp)

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The Defender of Hip Hop - Sir Elton John has been known to stand up for hip hop and defend it with his mighty sword made of words. In a 2011 interview with TeenMusic.com, the knighted musician said, “People who mock rap, and say, ‘I don’t like it;' they should go check out Kanye in the studio rapping. Or Eminem when he’s in the studio. It’s a phenomenon.” Mic drop. Not only did he let everyone and his fans know that rap is a “phenomenon,” he also co-signed the talents of Kanye West and Eminem. Recently, he name dropped Young Thug, which led us to round up the rappers Elton John has co-signed in interviews, through features and with his Beats 1 radio show, Elton John’s Rocket Hour.(Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for dcp)

Young Thug - We live in a world where online radio exposed Elton John to Young Thug — and the knight loved it. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for PUMA)

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Young Thug - We live in a world where online radio exposed Elton John to Young Thug — and the knight loved it. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for PUMA)

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Eminem - Elton John and Eminem top definitely top the list of strangest collaborations. The singer is clearly a fan of Em and even helped him to achieve sobriety.(Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

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Eminem - Elton John and Eminem top definitely top the list of strangest collaborations. The singer is clearly a fan of Em and even helped him to achieve sobriety.(Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

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Tupac - Although “Ghetto Gospel” came out after Tupac’s death and sampled Elton John instead of having him sing on it, Elton referred to the song as “genius.”(Photo: WENN)

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Tupac - Although “Ghetto Gospel” came out after Tupac’s death and sampled Elton John instead of having him sing on it, Elton referred to the song as “genius.”(Photo: WENN)

Pharrell Williams - Both Pharrell and Elton John have listed each other as dream collaborators. Double the co-sign.(Photo: Steve Jennings/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize)

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Pharrell Williams - Both Pharrell and Elton John have listed each other as dream collaborators. Double the co-sign.(Photo: Steve Jennings/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize)

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Travis Mills - When Elton John told Travis Mills (aka T. Mills) his T.I.-produced single is a “great record,” the rapper recorded it and shared it on social media. That’s what any human would do, right?(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Travis Mills - When Elton John told Travis Mills (aka T. Mills) his T.I.-produced single is a “great record,” the rapper recorded it and shared it on social media. That’s what any human would do, right?(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Coolio - Elton John proved his fandom of Coolio’s best-selling single “Gangsta’s Paradise” when he shared it with his radio listeners.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for 90sFEST)

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Coolio - Elton John proved his fandom of Coolio’s best-selling single “Gangsta’s Paradise” when he shared it with his radio listeners.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for 90sFEST)

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Timbaland - The knighted musician literally spoke a collaboration into existence and ended up on Timbaland’s 2007 album Shock Value.(Photo: Steve Jennings/Getty Images for Revd)

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Timbaland - The knighted musician literally spoke a collaboration into existence and ended up on Timbaland’s 2007 album Shock Value.(Photo: Steve Jennings/Getty Images for Revd)

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Warren G - The singer gave props to the G Funk era with a spin of “Regulate” on his show.(Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Casper Sleep Inc)

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Warren G - The singer gave props to the G Funk era with a spin of “Regulate” on his show.(Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Casper Sleep Inc)

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Wax - Not only did he get airplay on Elton John’s show, the Maryland rapper also premiered his new single with the knight. Obviously he's in good company.(Photo: Splash News)

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Wax - Not only did he get airplay on Elton John’s show, the Maryland rapper also premiered his new single with the knight. Obviously he's in good company.(Photo: Splash News)

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Dr. Dre - By now you know Elton John’s taste is eclectic, so was it a surprise when the knight played Dre’s “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang” on his Beats 1 radio show? Nope.(Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for BET)

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Dr. Dre - By now you know Elton John’s taste is eclectic, so was it a surprise when the knight played Dre’s “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang” on his Beats 1 radio show? Nope.(Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for BET)

A$AP Rocky - Elton John shared A$AP Rocky and Rod Stewart’s collaboration “Everyday” with his listeners, which made us wonder, does it inspire him to jump into a new rap collab? Maybe, just maybe.(Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

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A$AP Rocky - Elton John shared A$AP Rocky and Rod Stewart’s collaboration “Everyday” with his listeners, which made us wonder, does it inspire him to jump into a new rap collab? Maybe, just maybe.(Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)