As we've chronicled in the past, video games often make their way into the lyrics of famous rappers. But rappers find their way back into games as playable characters, as well, whether they're the stars of the show or just hidden secrets for the die-hards to discover.
While many of these games put hip-hop icons in highly unrealistic situations – like holding their own against NBA pros or gunning down hundreds of foes in the Middle East – it's always entertaining to see these noted artists take on new roles. Curious who's been in what? Here are 25 games that let you take the role of famed hip-hop stars.





Fabikyou November 20th, 2011 at 05:37 PM
Men ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? Def Jam Fight for NY must be first! Def Jam Icon 2nd?? WTF??
guezt545 November 20th, 2011 at 08:00 PM
That shitty 50 cent game and karaoke games before Fight for ny? Great article, just got the numbers waay mixed up
Waaoh November 21st, 2011 at 12:54 AM
Are you guys dumb? This isn't the top 25 games that featured hip hop stars it's just a list of 25 games that featured hip hop stars.
matt November 21st, 2011 at 01:45 AM
Game: 25 to life Artist: Tech N9ne Why isn't it here?
Cuthbert November 21st, 2011 at 05:55 AM
"2K Sports' NBA 2K franchise is the best pro sports simulation series around these days" Wow. Couldn't be less true. An accurate NBA "simulation" would be a bunch of ridiculously non-athletic imbicles pretending that they matter. No, nothing good can be said about anything NBA related. Get real.