The real names of rappers: Percy, Trevor, Aubrey and more
No wonder this lot chose a stage name...
- Alliuane Badara Thiam (Akon)
Rappers are known for their endlessly cool way with words and not to mention the style they bring from the streets to the stage. But one uncool thing they all share is the original name their mother's gave them...
Would a Percy have the attention from girls still? And would a Trevor have mixed well with J.Lo or Mariah Carey in their collaborations? It's doubtful.
From Flo Rida to Drake, Nicki Minaj to Snoop Dogg, they all hide the same secret under their bling and big hits - a less than cool name. Find out who's who as we reveal the names rap legends chose to leave behind...
