Rapper Slash Actor Flipbook

Photos of the talented rappers representing on the big screen.

Andre 3000 - “Semi-Pro” was a flop but Andre has appeared in over 25 projects including “Idlewild” with Big Boi and is the star of his own cartoon, “Class of 3000,” on the Cartoon Network.

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Andre 3000 - “Semi-Pro” was a flop but Andre has appeared in over 25 projects including “Idlewild” with Big Boi and is the star of his own cartoon, “Class of 3000,” on the Cartoon Network.

Common - The highlight of Common’s acting career has to be his cameo on “Girlfriends” as Omar, one of Lynn’s former flings. Who could forget the “Lynn Spin?”

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Common - The highlight of Common’s acting career has to be his cameo on “Girlfriends” as Omar, one of Lynn’s former flings. Who could forget the “Lynn Spin?”

DMX - The Dog has come a long way since his acting debut in “Belly.” DMX had a multi-picture deal with Warner Bros. that included an appearance in “Cradle 2 the Grave” alongside Jet Li.

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DMX - The Dog has come a long way since his acting debut in “Belly.” DMX had a multi-picture deal with Warner Bros. that included an appearance in “Cradle 2 the Grave” alongside Jet Li.

Eve - Her television sitcom “Eve” last three seasons too many but the Philadelphia rapper was good in appearances in “Barbershop and “Barbershop 2: Back in Business."

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Eve - Her television sitcom “Eve” last three seasons too many but the Philadelphia rapper was good in appearances in “Barbershop and “Barbershop 2: Back in Business."

Ice Cube - Who could ever imagine anyone from N.W.A. playing the lead role in a family sitcom? Not only can he act but Ice Cube is currently producing “Welcome Back, Kotter.”

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Ice Cube - Who could ever imagine anyone from N.W.A. playing the lead role in a family sitcom? Not only can he act but Ice Cube is currently producing “Welcome Back, Kotter.”

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Ice-T - Thanks to his recurring role on “New York Undercover,” Ice-T has been a regular on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” for eight seasons as Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola.

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Ice-T - Thanks to his recurring role on “New York Undercover,” Ice-T has been a regular on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” for eight seasons as Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola.

Queen Latifah - Hip-hop’s first lady got her break as Khadijah James in the popular sitcom “Living Single.” The Queen was nominated for an Oscar as Best Actress in a Supporting Role in “Chicago.”

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Queen Latifah - Hip-hop’s first lady got her break as Khadijah James in the popular sitcom “Living Single.” The Queen was nominated for an Oscar as Best Actress in a Supporting Role in “Chicago.”

Ludacris - Luda stole the show with his fine acting performance in “Crash,” staring Don Cheadle. The Atlanta rapper has three projects coming out in 2008 including “Max Payne” and the “Game.”

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Ludacris - Luda stole the show with his fine acting performance in “Crash,” staring Don Cheadle. The Atlanta rapper has three projects coming out in 2008 including “Max Payne” and the “Game.”

Mos Def - Could anyone understand one word of what Mos Def said in “16 Blocks?” Mos Def also does the voice for the animated character Gangstalicious in “The Boondocks.”

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Mos Def - Could anyone understand one word of what Mos Def said in “16 Blocks?” Mos Def also does the voice for the animated character Gangstalicious in “The Boondocks.”

Snoop Dogg - Snoop should really just stick to the rap game. Just when you thought “Soul Plane” was the low in his acting career, his awful reality show “Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood” hit the air.

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Snoop Dogg - Snoop should really just stick to the rap game. Just when you thought “Soul Plane” was the low in his acting career, his awful reality show “Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood” hit the air.

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Law 31\r - “It’s hard to carry on when no one loves you.”—“Thugz Mansion”\r \r(Photo: By Ernie Paniccioli/Retna Ltd.)

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2Pac - The slain rapper is best known for playing the love interest of Janet Jackson in “Poetic Justice” and Birdie in “Above the Rim.”

Photo By Photo: By Ernie Paniccioli/Retna Ltd.

Mark Wahlberg - “Marky Mark” left the “Funky Bunch” for the big screen, transforming into a major Hollywood actor. The follow up to “The Italian Job,” “The Brazilian Job,” is due out in 2009.

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Mark Wahlberg - “Marky Mark” left the “Funky Bunch” for the big screen, transforming into a major Hollywood actor. The follow up to “The Italian Job,” “The Brazilian Job,” is due out in 2009.

Will Smith - Hands down, the best rapper to ever crossover to the acting scene. He might not have been the greatest rapper, but nobody will argue that Will Smith is currently the biggest actor in Hollywood.

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Will Smith - Hands down, the best rapper to ever crossover to the acting scene. He might not have been the greatest rapper, but nobody will argue that Will Smith is currently the biggest actor in Hollywood.