NFL Draft: The Hip Hop Edition

Imagine if teams were recruiting MCs instead of ballers?

NFL Draft: The Hip Hop Edition - When you're as obsessed with hip hop as we are, it's hard to not see everything in terms of 16 bars and a mic. Even today's NFL draft. Imagine if, instead of gridiron prospects, teams were recruiting the best and biggest rappers for their rosters? Actually forget imagining — you can just click on and read our hip hop version of the NFL draft right here. (Photos from left: Jonathan Leibson/WireImage, Courtesy NFL, Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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NFL Draft: The Hip Hop Edition - When you're as obsessed with hip hop as we are, it's hard to not see everything in terms of 16 bars and a mic. Even today's NFL draft. Imagine if, instead of gridiron prospects, teams were recruiting the best and biggest rappers for their rosters? Actually forget imagining — you can just click on and read our hip hop version of the NFL draft right here. (Photos from left: Jonathan Leibson/WireImage, Courtesy NFL, Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Wale - His first ever nomination, Wale is up for Best Rap Song for his popular track, "Lotus Flower Bomb," featuring Miguel. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

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32. Baltimore Ravens: Wale - The defending Super Bowl champs keep it local and select a gifted rapper from the DMV, Wale. We know he can rap, but we hope the MMG MC brings an impressive pre-game dance with him as well. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)

Don't Believe Him, Just Watch - Trinidad Jame$ drinks up the applause after his performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in New York City.   (Photo: Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

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31. San Francisco 49ers: Trinidad James - Gold all in my helmet? The Niners selection of hip hop's golden boy is a certain boom or bust pick. While the City by the Bay has seen its share of flashy oddball rap characters the verdict is still out on Mr. James. (Photo: Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

30. Atlanta Falcons: French Montana - The Southern hip hop capital looks North with its pick by going with French Montana. The Bad Boy rapper has pretty much adopted the ATL's 808-heavy sound of to help make himself one of the hottest rappers from the Big Apple to the A.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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30. Atlanta Falcons: French Montana - The Southern hip hop capital looks North with its pick by going with French Montana. The Bad Boy rapper has pretty much adopted the ATL's 808-heavy sound of to help make himself one of the hottest rappers from the Big Apple to the A.  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

"Hold On" - 50 Cent kicks off with the message that even though his finances have changed, he's still got the heart of a South Jamaican hustler. Refusing to let beefs die, he also sends a missile at former record executive Jimmy Henchman, who was convicted of drug trafficking last year and sentenced to life, rapping, "On the phone I heard Yayo smacked the s--t out of a kid/Now Jimmy got life, go smack him again."  (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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29. New England Patriots: 50 Cent - If anyone knows a thing or two about building a dynasty and watching the window of opportunity close before you claim one last triumphant moment it's 50 Cent. Plus the Pats have a history of taking on vilifiied outcasts. See: Randy Moss, Chad Johnson, Corey Dillon. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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28. Denver Broncos: ScHoolboy Q - ScHoolboy Q will give this selection the "Mile High Salute."  The T.D.E. MC may not be able to rep his beloved California, but Colorado is the next best thing when it comes to the very thing he loves to do. Rocky Mountain High! (Photo: Jonathan Leibson/WireImage)

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28. Denver Broncos: ScHoolboy Q - ScHoolboy Q will give this selection the "Mile High Salute."  The T.D.E. MC may not be able to rep his beloved California, but Colorado is the next best thing when it comes to the very thing he loves to do. Rocky Mountain High! (Photo: Jonathan Leibson/WireImage)

27. Houston Texans: Juicy J - Juicy J may call Memphis home, but H-Town would welcome the "Bands a Make Her Dance" rapper with open arms. Just one thing: Juicy would like his signing bonus delivered in stacks of ones. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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27. Houston Texans: Juicy J - Juicy J may call Memphis home, but H-Town would welcome the "Bands a Make Her Dance" rapper with open arms. Just one thing: Juicy would like his signing bonus delivered in stacks of ones. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

“The Resurrection of Scott Mescudi” - The album starts with the sounds of crickets at night, which is fitting. The entire record, which Cudi produced himself, definitely has a desolate, nighttime feel, and the spooky synths—another common sonic theme throughout—that begin creeping in on this hazy instrumental intro set it off. (Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Landov)

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26. Green Bay Packers: Kid Cudi - Ever wonder what the citizens of Green Bay do when football season is over? Umm..yeah. The Lonely Stoner is a comfortable fit here.  (Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier)

Mac Miller - Mac Miller, the self-proclaimed "coolest Jewish rapper," talked about his heritage in an interview last year. "I'm raised Jewish; I had a bar mitzvah," Mac said, joking that he wanted to make a Hannukah song with Drake. "I celebrate the high holidays."  (Photo: Manuel Nauta /Landov)

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24. Indianapolis Colts: Mac Miller - Indy lucked up with this indie rap sensation falling into their lap this late in the draft. Mac Miller's passion for the game and fun-loving underdog persona should make him an immediate fan favorite.   (Photo: Manuel Nauta /Landov)

Young Jeezy - The "I Do" rapper is acknowledged for his song under the Best Rap Performance category, along with the song's guest features, Andre 3000 and Jay-Z.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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23. Minnesota Vikings: Young Jeezy - C’mon! Da Snowman in frigid Minnesota is a no-brainer. Jeezy certainly has the temperament that Vikes fans would admire, a tough no-nonsense go-getter. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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22. St. Louis Rams: Waka Flocka Flame - Waka Flocka Flame's talents are not exactly the Greatest Show on Turf, but they do produce some wildly explosive club-bangers.  (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Cam'ron - The Bengals have been a misfit franchise for much of its existence. The eccentric Dipset leader, who used to get it in Ohio, is the perfect person to bring some life to the Bungals.  (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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21. Cincinnati Bengals: Cam'ron - The Bengals have been a misfit franchise for much of its existence. The eccentric Dipset leader, who used to get it in Ohio, is the perfect person to bring some life to the Bungals.  (photo: John Ricard / BET)

20. Chicago Bears: Big Sean - With Big Sean's GOOD Music affiliation, Chicago is already a home away from home for Detroit MC. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Park City Live)

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20. Chicago Bears: Big Sean - With Big Sean's GOOD Music affiliation, Chicago is already a home away from home for Detroit MC. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Park City Live)

Nas @Nas - Tweet: "Proof that Michael Jackson is the Greatest Musician Ever..Just Listen 2 Baby Be Mine. Period."It's not surprising that Nas is a die-hard Michael Jackson fan and this track is definitely one of MJ’s best. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

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19. New York Giants: Nas - The G-Men would counteract cross-market foes Jets' big draft moves by adding their hometown hero/all-time to the roster. New York state of mind, indeed. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

"Baby" - Eminem is just showing off at this point, sounding more like Twista with his rapid-fire delivery to match his quick wit. For the beat, Dr. Dre laced the track as only he can do with singing strings and pounding bass. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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18. Dallas Cowboys: Eminem - A long-time Cowboy fan, Eminem would love to be Dallas' new and improved Tony Romo. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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17. Pittsburgh Steelers: Meek Mill - Meek Mill's hard-nosed, blue-collar rhymes and cross-state cred would make him a no-brainer for the Steeler Nation. (Photo: Johnny Louis/WENN.com)

16. St. Louis Rams: Future - Future's melodic raps and pop aspirations could make him the biggest thing in St. Louis since hometown hero Nelly. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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16. St. Louis Rams: Future - Future's melodic raps and pop aspirations could make him the biggest thing in St. Louis since hometown hero Nelly. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

15. New Orleans: Big K.R.I.T. - Big K.R.I.T.'s nearby Mississippi roots and bluesy, musical production would help him settle down in the Crescent City quickly. (Photo: Ragnar Singsaas/Redferns via Getty Images)

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15. New Orleans: Big K.R.I.T. - Big K.R.I.T.'s nearby Mississippi roots and bluesy, musical production would help him settle down in the Crescent City quickly. (Photo: Ragnar Singsaas/Redferns via Getty Images)

14. Carolina Panthers: Pusha T - The Panthers could capture the attention of the team-less Virginia market next door by recruiting Pusha T to put numbers on the board.(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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14. Carolina Panthers: Pusha T - The Panthers could capture the attention of the team-less Virginia market next door by recruiting Pusha T to put numbers on the board.(photo: John Ricard / BET)

Joey BadA$ @joeyBADASS - Tweet: "Drake never said he was poor and homeless.. You dont know what he felt the bottom was yall need to stfu n Stop hatin.."Joey BadA$ defends his homie Drake against comments that the Canadian rapper and former child star didn’t really “start from the bottom” as the title of his new track suggests. (Photo: Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

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13. New York Jets: Joey Bada$ - The Jets would balance their safe pick of veteran star Jay-Z with a risky, high-upside prospect: Joey Bada$. The combination of two generations of Brooklyn's best would make a huge splash. (Photo: Lloyd Bishop/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

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12. Miami Dolphins: Nicki Minaj - With her club-ready dance-pop music and her beach-ready bod, Nicki is a draft pick the city of Miami would rally around. (Photo: Peter Kramer/NBC/NBC NewsWire)

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12. Miami Dolphins: Nicki Minaj - With her club-ready dance-pop music and her beach-ready bod, Nicki is a draft pick the city of Miami would rally around. (Photo: Peter Kramer/NBC/NBC NewsWire)

"Let It Go"  - We're not sure where Akon's been — busy cashing those Lady Gaga checks, most likely (not that we can blame him). But Wiz Khalifa somehow recruits the "Locked Up" star for one of the album's cornier, more cliched moments. Wiz comes with a double-time flow at points, finally breaking out of his same-y stoner trance, but Akon's syrupy vocals on the hook make you want to take another deep pull regardless.  (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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11. San Diego Chargers: Wiz Khalifa - With its sunny skies, laidback vibe and, most important, lax weed laws, San Diego is a place where Wiz could thrive. We can already hear his next hit song, "Blue and Yellow," in our heads. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

Being Mary Jane: Episode 4 Soundtrack - When it comes to episode 4 of Being Mary Jane, there are three songs that you should focus on that'll take you from the club to the bedroom. 1. "Ball" - T.I. and Lil Wayne During a much needed girls night out, Mary Jane, Kara, Nichelle and Lisa clubbed all night long to the tune and had a good time. "Ball" is definitely a club anthem that gets the party going!(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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10. Tennessee Titans: T.I. - His Atlanta Falcons have a late first-round pick, but Tip could retain his King of the South title by jumping state lines to Tennessee. Plus, the fact that his name comprises the first two letters of the team's name makes for some too-good-to-be-true merchandising opportunities. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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9. New York Jets: Jay-Z - The Jets would pay a premium to keep Jay in New York in hopes that he could boost the franchise with cool factor, much like he did the Brooklyn Nets. Look for the NFL to pass the so-called "God MC Rule" to allow sports agents to take the field. (Photo: REUTERS/Carlo Allegri)

33. "Best I Ever Had" - Drake - This song, from Drake's 2009 mixtape, So Far Gone, is the one that catapulted him to international stardom — and almost won two Grammys along the way. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for ESPN)

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8. Buffalo Bills: Drake - Cold, in the middle of nowhere, and not too far from Toronto, Buffalo would be the next best thing to home for Drake. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for ESPN)

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7. Arizona Cardinals: Lil Wayne - Even with his recent musical struggles, it's hard to imagine one of rap's most bankable stars dropping any further down the draft. Plus, Arizona has all the sunny skies and skate parks that Weezy could ever want.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment)

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7. Arizona Cardinals: Lil Wayne - Even with his recent musical struggles, it's hard to imagine one of rap's most bankable stars dropping any further down the draft. Plus, Arizona has all the sunny skies and skate parks that Weezy could ever want.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment)

The Opener - A$AP Rocky performs at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto as the opening act for Rihanna's Diamonds World Tour. (Photo: Dominic Chan/WENN.com)

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6. A$AP Rocky - With his cocky swagger and sing-songy double-time rhymes, heavily influenced by Cleveland hometown heroes Bone Thugs N Harmony, Pretty Flacco is the perfect person to revive the Browns' long-struggling franchise. (Photo: Dominic Chan/WENN.com)

J. Cole - This year was huge for J. Cole, who topped the charts with his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story. The rapper-producer can add Soul Train Awards' Best New Artist nod to numerous nominations he received in 2012.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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5. Detroit Lions: J. Cole - Who better to rep the Lions than the self-proclaimed "Young Simba"? (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Rick Ross - Rick Ross' swag is just as imppecable as it is unapolegetic. Who else can rock an all white mink and drag it on the floor (like the train of a wedding dress), with no shirt, adorned in nothing but gold and diamonds? King Rozay can thats who (take that PETA). Here's a look the MMG general's admirable swag evolution over the years. (Photo: Chris McKay/Getty Images for BET)

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4. Philadelphia Eagles: Rick Ross - Rick Ross already has a foothold in the City of Brotherly Love thanks to Meek Mill, and his thick skin — hardened after beefs with 50 Cent and Reebok — can handle pressure and abuse from the town's notoriously bloodthirsty fans. And his beard? Philly style all the way. (Photo: Chris McKay/Getty Images for BET)

"Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst" - The emotional center of the album, this beautiful 12-minute opus seems to combine two separate songs. The first, "Sing About Me," is a touching meditation on death and memory, with Kendrick Lamar once again taking on multiple points of views over a gorgeous piano-string backdrop anchored by a Bill Withers rim-shot loop. The second half, "I'm Dyin' of Thirst," features an amazing Danny Elfman-inspired beat that's stuttering and serene at the same time, while Kendrick asks for forgiveness before he meets inevitable, expected death. Recorded voicemails from his parents, interspersed throughout the album to mostly hilarious effect, here provide real insight into Kendrick's past and present. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)

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3. Oakland Raiders: Kendrick Lamar - Kendrick's cerebral style may not be a match with the Raiders' tough-guy history, but that may be just the kind of shake-up this struggling team needs. Plus, Kendrick's always been a big follower of Yay Area hero E-40, and his own native Compton isn't too far away, so he'd make himself at home quickly. (Photo" Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)

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One Mo' Time - 2 Chainz performs on stage during day 2 of the second weekend of the 2013 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California. (Photo:  Karl Walter/Getty Images for Coachella)

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2. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2 Chainz - As perhaps the hottest rapper in the streets last year, 2 Chainz, based in nearby in Atlanta, would be hard for a struggling Jacksonville to pass up. (Photo: Karl Walter/Getty Images for Coachella)

Kanye West (@kanyewest) - TWEET: "I know this is not a very rapper thing to say but I haven't bought a new car or piece of jewelry in about 2 years…" During his Twitter rant Kanye reveals that he hasn't copped any whips or chains in a while. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Fox/PictureGroup)

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1. Kansas City: Kanye West - Regardless of the team, Kanye West is an obvious superstar, blue-chip No. 1 draft pick. Kansas City's Midwestern lean would match up with Kanye's Chicago roots well. Shopping options for Kim K would be extremely limited, but we don't think Kanye would pass up the chance to crown himself a Chief. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/Fox/PictureGroup)

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