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Get Your International Money Orders - At the current moment, hip hop's international representatives come in the form of the two acts you see above. Largely because they managed to gain the admiration of the American market. However, if your love of hip hop goes beyond the borders, than make sure to check out these other acts. (Photos from Left: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images, Rachel Murray/Getty Images for MTV)

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1. Sarkodie (Ghana) - If you've perused the BET Experience microsite (which we hope you have and will be attending), then you'll notice Sarkodie, who's performing at the Centric World Music stage. He also released an album this past January and has participated in the Hip Hop Awards Cypher. (Photo: Steven Adusei/ Duncwills Entertainment)

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2. Ice Prince (Nigeria) - Since 2004, Ice Prince has been putting it down for Nigeria with his unique blend of rap and Afrobeat, one of Nigeria's original musical genres. In 2012, he landed a BET Award in the International Act (Africa) category, thus adding to his cross-continental appeal. (Photo: Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images For BET)

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3. Drunken Tiger (South Korea) - Comprised of Korean and Korean-American emcees, Drunken Tiger helped popularize hip hop in South Korea during the late '90s. Two of their key members, Tiger JK and YoonMi Rae, are married and viewed as the Jay Z and Beyoncé of Korean rap. (Photo: Drunken Tiger JK via Instagram)

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4. Dizzee Rascal (UK) - Dizzee Rascal is considered a leader in UK's grime scene. Grime is a subgenre of hip hop and it sometimes referred to as British hip hop; another subgenre, dubstep, is heavily influenced by grime. In any event, Dizzee has had achieved acclaim even in the states and brought the genre abroad. His debut, Boy in the Corner, is widely regarded as a classic.  (Photo: Louise Wilson/Getty Images)

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5. Pavlo Fyssas aka Killah P (Greece) - Pavlo Fyssas was actually murdered in September 2013 (RIP) by a neo-Nazi group for his anti-fascist lyrics in his music. Although he never achieved the international acclaim of some of the other artists on this list, it's significant that an artist in another country would die for the culture and his beliefs. (Photo: Alexandros Theodoridis/AFP/Getty Images)

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6. k-os (Canada) - k-os first got exposure in the states in the late '90s with his upbeat, feel good soul-infused hip hop that was reminiscent of hip hop's earlier days. For those who enjoy alternative hip hop with a jazzy twist, k-os's music is definitely a worthwhile listen. (Photo: Miles Willis/Getty Images)

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7.  M-Flo (Japan) - Comprised of emcee Verbal and DJ Taku Takahashi, the duo got their start in the late '90s and became one of the leading Japanese hip hop groups in the early 2000s. Verbal would later record as part of the quintet The Teriyaki Boyz. (Photo: Junko Kimura/Getty Images)

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8. Tego Calderon (Puerto Rico) - Although he is often thrown in the reggaeton category, it should be noted that reggaeton is widely influenced by hip hop and Tego Calderon is clearly a by-product of the culture. His earlier music was less dance driven and probably a lot closer to hip hop than one would normally give him credit for. Peep tracks like "Abayarde" and "Poquito" for reference. (Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for VEVO)

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9. Panjabi MC (UK) - Panjabi MC is best known in the States for the song "Beware of the Boys," which featured Jay Z and was a pretty solid domestic hit. However, his career actually goes back to the early '90s and he's been instrumental in bridging the gap between bhangra and hip hop. (Photo: WENN)

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10. Kardinall Offishall (Canada) - A pioneer in the Toronto rap scene, Kardinall Offishall often incorporated reggae into his brand of hip hop (Kardinall's family is originally from Jamaica). Hip hop heads in the States may recall seeing ads for his albums in publications and him even getting mostly postive reviews for his first album, Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1. Since then, he has become a music executive at Universal Music in Canada. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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11. Honey Cocaine (Canada) - Best known for being affiliated with Tyga, Honey Cocaine hails from Toronto and is of Cambodian descent. Though she has yet to release an official debut album, her three mixtapes (90's Gold, F--k Yo Feelings Vol. #1 and Thug Love), have all piqued the interests of Internet rap fans everywhere. (Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

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12. Nitro Microphone Underground (Japan) - Regarded by some as the Japanese version of Wu-Tang Clan, the eight-man group was one of the few Japanese hip hop groups that didn't rely on making pop-friendly hits for their success. They even landed a deal with Def Jam in the late '90s, garnering them international exposure. (Photo: Def Jam Japan)

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13. Supreme NTM (France) - Supreme NTM might very well be France's original rebellious rap crew, comparable to the likes of NWA or Public Enemy. In the '90s, they often antagonized the government with their violent lyrics and would deride the police openly at concerts. The group even served a short jail sentence for these lyrics and had their music boycotted by radio stations. (Photo: Bertrand Langlois/AFP/Getty Images)

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14. K'naan (Canada/Somalia) - Known for his guitar-playing in his music, K'Naan often incorporates socio-political messaging and Somali music stylings into his recordings. Having come from a third world country, K'Naan's worldview has shaped his sound and he often shies away from promoting negativity in his lyrics. (Photo: Lefty Shivambu / Gallo Images / Gallo Images)

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15. MC Solaar (France) - Some may recall SOlaar's work with Gangstarr emcee Guru (RIP). His penchant for mixing hip hop and jazz has allowed him to appeal to fans of both genres. (Photo: WENN)

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