10 Dope Video Game Lyrical References In Hip-Hop

We pay attention when rappers wax lyrical about video games.

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In April we already told you what The 50 Best Video Game References In Hip-Hop were, but that hasn't stopped rappers from trying to break into that list. We countdown the ten best recent attempts, nothing older than last week--all new everything.

But what's up with The Beatles image? They're relevant to our number one spot this week, that's what's up. They make the whole list come together, while Wale, Reef the Lost Cauze, and Ape the Grim provide supporting roles.

10 Dope Video Game Lyrical References In Hip-Hop

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Roccett “Flatline” (2011)

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Ya Boy f/ Torey Lanez “Kobe Bryant” (2011)

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Lyric: "Black Carter about to blow like a sonic boom / These niggas rapping Tails, Sonic 2.”

Snowgoons & Reef The Lost Cauze “Black Opz” (2011)

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Terrace Martin “Lithium” (2011)

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Complex says: If we’re talking about Spartans and gun sights together, then we’re no longer discussing Ancient Greeks and any old steel: we’re now discussing Halo supersoldiers and their futuristic firearms.

NoEDall “Time Don’t Wait” (2011)

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Complex says: Double entendre abounds; and while Batman didn’t start out in video games, the Caped Crusader is certainly making a fine name for himself there.

MarQ Spekt & Kno “All Smiles (Plastic Mask)” (2011)

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Chevy Woods “Picture Me Rollin (Freestyle)” (2011)

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Lyric: “No game, nigga / You can’t kick it with me, no Liu Kang, nigga”

Chip Tha Ripper f/ Wale “25 Wives” (2011)

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Complex says: While most rappers can get stuck with exhausted Mortal Kombat metaphors involving “Liu Kang” and the phrase “kick it,” Wale picks a less celebrated character and goes to work: Yes, Kung Lao has a hat toss attack, but Wale’s also talking about...never mind. If you don't know what "hats" are or what "cutting" is, you better ask somebody.

APE The GRIM f/ Mr. Lif and Nabo Rawk “Swipe Da Funk” (2011)

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Aasim f/ The Beatles “Outlaw Rap” (2011)

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