Here’s How These Rappers Got Their Names

1. Jay-Z / Shawn Corey Carter

2. Eminem / Marshall Bruce Mathers III

3. Snoop Dogg / Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.

4. Waka Flocka Flame / Juaquin James Malphurs

5. Fetty Wap / Willie Maxwell II

6. Drake / Aubrey Graham

7. Rick Ross / William Leonard Roberts II

8. A$AP Rocky / Rakim Mayers

9. M.I.A. / Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam

10. Macklemore / Ben Haggerty

11. Childish Gambino / Donald Glover

Do you know any other interesting origin stories for rap names? Add ‘em in the comments!