Back in the Day: 40 Photos of Rappers as Teenagers

Long before your favorite rappers were racking up the hottest cars, jewelry, and ladies—they were teenagers just trying to make it. Started from the bottom? This is the bottom, and these are some of the hottest rappers in the game caught right at the peak of their awkward stages. Then there are those who've had that swagger since long before they made it. From Jay-Z as a young hustler to King Louie at prom to Drake showing his sensitive side at an early age, here are 40 Photos of Rappers as Teenagers.

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