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Then and Now: 25 Pictures of Rappers When They Were Young and Today

It's fun to look back and see how some of our favorite artists have aged. Here's a look at 25 of your favorite rappers now, and then.

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Pharrell turned 40 this month, but he doesn't look a day older than 20. It got us thinking—despite lifestyles that would make rock stars blush, many of your favorite rappers look like they haven't aged, ever. And as rap itself matures, it's fun to look back and see how some of our favorite artists have aged. Shit, with more rappers staying relevant into their 40s than ever before, maybe 40 is the new 30 even in hip-hop.

There's plenty of artists who haven't necessarily aged with grace, but there are plenty who have. Here's a look at 25 of your favorite rappers now, and then.

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Ludacris

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Snoop Dogg

E-40

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Diddy

Kanye West

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Gucci Mane

Wiz Khalifa

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Foxy Brown

DMX

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Juelz Santana

Dr. Dre

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Ice Cube

Cam'ron

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Birdman

Lil Wayne

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Big Boi

Andre 3000

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Q-Tip

Ja Rule

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50 Cent

Lil Kim

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Common

Nas

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Jay-Z

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