From rags to riches
It’s no secret that rappers in the game today come from backgrounds of all different types. Some come from rough neighborhoods and tough families like Lil Wayne on his journey out of Hollygrove, while others like Drake had higher platforms and easier routes to success because of his previous acting career. Either way, there is no shortage of interesting come-up stories when it comes to rappers and musical artists in general. Check out these stories behind how some of your favorite rappers and hip-hop artists got to their stardom today.

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