Rappers With Colors In Their Name

Johnathan Jamall Porter a.k.a Blueface uses the pseudonym as a reminder to his connection to the School Yard Crips street gang
Johnathan Jamall Porter a.k.a Blueface uses the pseudonym as a reminder to his connection to the School Yard Crips street gang( Source : instagram )

Rappers With Colors In Their Name include 1. Blueface 2. Crunchy Black 3. Red Cafe 4. Professor Green 5. Foxy Brown and more.

Artists in the genre of Hip Hop are known to have weird, catchy, cool, and fascinating names.

Instead of using their birth name, they prefer to have a distinct stage name, that gives them a certain persona and makes them stand out among the hordes of emerging artists.

They incorporate colors, numbers, or some cool tags in their title and it is a common practice. Let's take a look at some of the rappers with colors in their names:

Rappers With Colors In Their Name

NameActive Years
Blueface2017–present
Crunchy Black1993–present
Red Cafe1999–present
Professor Green2005–present
Foxy Brown1994–present
Trippie Redd1994–present
Redman1989–present
Chyna Whyte1992–present
Lil Wyte2002–present
Blu2002–present

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5 Artist With A Color In Their Name

5 artist with a color in their name comprises 1. Blueface 2. Crunchy Black 3. Red Cafe 4. Professor Green 5. Foxy Brown.

Blueface

The 26-year-old used to be called Blueface Bleedem in the earliest phase of his career. Blueface made strides in rapping in 2017.

He came out with his first album titled Famous Cryp in June of 2018.

What made him a mainstream rapper is his song Respect My Cryppin which was launched in October that same year.

'Thotiana' is the first track of Blueface that landed on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2019
'Thotiana' is the first track of Blueface that landed on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2019( Source : instagram )

Crunchy Black

The real name of Crunchy Black is Darnell Lorenzo Carlton. His fans also refer to him as C.B. This Memphis native used to be a part of Three 6 Mafia.

C.B. has released 3 albums, namely On My Own, From Me To You, Hood and Money Ain't Nothing to Play With.

[Left] Crunchy Black also served as the hype man in the industry
[Left] Crunchy Black also served as the hype man in the industry( Source : twitter )

Red Cafe

Originally from New York City, Red Cafe was born in Guyana as Jermaine Alfred Denn. He took the name 'Red' after his father.

Red has penned lyrics for other artists as well. He incorporates East Coast, hardcore, and Gansta styles of rap in his creations.

Photographer Kp captured Red Cafe at the New York Fashion Week in February 2022
Photographer Kp captured Red Cafe at the New York Fashion Week in February 2022( Source : instagram )

Professor Green

Professor Green is an English artist, who was brought into the world as Stephen Paul Manderson in 1983.

He is a multi-talented personality who also serves as a TV personality, lyricist, and mental health advocate. His best tracks are Read All About It, Pt. III, In The Shadow Of The Sun, and Got It All among others.

Professor Green looks delighted in all black outfit as he poses with a Coach bag in front of a jeep
Professor Green looks delighted in all black outfit as he poses with a Coach bag in front of a jeep( Source : facebook )

Foxy Brown

Foxy Brown is a famous rapper from New York. Her first-ever record Ill Na Na sold more than 7 million copies around the globe.

It rightfully got platinum certification by the RIAA. Later, she came out with Chyna Doll and Broken Silence.

Throwback picture of Foxy Brown from the 1998 Soul Train Awards where she looks absolutely gorgeous wearing Gucci
Throwback picture of Foxy Brown from the 1998 Soul Train Awards where she looks absolutely gorgeous wearing Gucci( Source : twitter )

Rappers With Numbers In Their Name

Rappers with numbers in their name consist of 1. 2Pac 2. 50 Cent 3. Three 6 Mafia 4. Montana of 300 5. André 3000 and more. Below are a few similar rappers:

NameActive Years
2Pac1989–1996
50 Cent1996–present
Three 6 Mafia1991–present
Montana of 3002007–present
André 30001992–present
2 Chainz1997–present
E-401986–present
Tech N9ne1991–present
Royce da 5'9"1995–present
KRS-One1986–present

2Pac

Tupac Shakur, widely remembered by his stage name 2Pac is one of the best-selling rappers of all time. It should be noted that he gained immense popularity in a short span of time from 1989 to 1996.

His poetic lyrics writing, and powerful delivery through which he conveyed his emotions made him an unforgettable legend of the 90s.

Tupac Shakur, who had a bright future ahead of him breathed his last in September 1996 at the age of 25
Tupac Shakur, who had a bright future ahead of him breathed his last in September 1996 at the age of 25( Source : facebook )

50 Cent

On account of inflation, Curtis James Jackson III renamed himself 85 Cents from 50 Cent in June 2022. The American rapper made headlines when he expressed he wanted to be known as '1 Pound' in the UK in October last year.

In 2003, Curtis earned recognition for his album Get Rich or Die Tryin'. Besides singing, he has tried his hands at acting and the business world.

50 Cent is busy with his upcoming concert starting on 21 July
50 Cent is busy with his upcoming concert starting on 21 July( Source : facebook )

Three 6 Mafia

The hip-hop group was originally formed with 3 people, but later they expanded to a 6 membered group. So, they named themselves Three 6 Mafia.

Their song It's Hard out Here for a Pimp won an Academy Award in 2006, making them the first hip-hop group to do so.

The hip hop group, Three 6 Mafia, also called as Tripe Six mafia was formed in 1991
The hip hop group, Three 6 Mafia, also called as Tripe Six mafia was formed in 1991( Source : facebook )

Cool Rapper Names

Cool rapper names are 1. Snoop Dogg 2. Jay-Z 3. Eminem 4. Birdman 5. Nas. Such names help the artists in grabbing more attention from the public.

NameActive Years
Snoop Dogg1992–present
Jay-Z1986–present
Eminem1988–present
Birdman1990–present
Nas1991–present
Vanilla Ice1985–present
LL Cool J1984–present
Rap Monster2010–present
Agust D2010–present
Aesop Rock1996–present

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg not only has one of the coolest names, but he is an accomplished rapper and record producer. His fame has skyrocketed over the years.

In 2018, he even got a Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Interestingly, his 'I wanna thank me' speech from the event got viral as it reminded people to love themselves.

Talking about his intriguing name, he got the nickname 'Snoopy' during his childhood, which later became the base for his stage name.

Snoop owns the Death Row Records, a record label established 32 years ago
Snoop owns the Death Row Records, a record label established 32 years ago( Source : twitter )

Jay-Z

Born on December 4, 1969, Jay-Z has been in the industry since 1986. Throughout his career, Billboard's greatest rapper of all time has had 13 Number 1 Albums.

Furthermore, the 24 Grammy Awardee was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame to commemorate his unparalleled achievement in the pop world. He is also one of the few rappers who became billionaires despite growing up poor.

Shawn Corey Carter, popularly known as Jay-Z has established himself as one of the remarkable artist of the hip-hop world
Shawn Corey Carter, popularly known as Jay-Z has established himself as one of the remarkable artist of the hip-hop world( Source : twitter )

Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers has such cool names including Slim Shady, Evil, and MC Double M. He is a dominant force in not only rap but the music world.

Unsurprisingly, with 9.6 words per second, he is popular as one of the fastest rappers. Eminem has given so many hits since the start of his career and many of his old tracks like Mockingbird often go viral on social platforms.

Eminem performed his song 'Love Yourself' in the 2020 Oscars
Eminem performed his song 'Love Yourself' in the 2020 Oscars( Source : twitter )

Rappers With Baby In Their Name

Rappers with baby in their name contain 1. Lil Baby 2. Dababy 3. Sada Baby 4. Bali Baby 5. Baby Keem and more. This indicates how rap loves the idea of youth.

NameActive Years
Lil Baby2015–present
Dababy2014–present
Sada Baby2013–present
Bali Baby2016–present
Baby Keem2017–present
Baby Bash1996–present
BabyTron2017–present
Babyface Ray2014-present
Baby Tate2015–present
Afrika Baby Bam1987–present

Guardian reported that rap was consumed with the idea of babyfaces gangsters around 2019. These are some of the rappers who have incorporated the word baby in their monikers:

Lil Baby

Lil Baby has been actively participating in the music scene since 2015. Since a young age, the Atlanta, Georgia-based rapper has been dominating the American recording industry.

His album 'My Turn' with tracks like We Paid and The Bigger Picture broke records after topping the Billboard 200.

Lil Baby was spotted at the airport with his orange suitcase on 9 July
Lil Baby was spotted at the airport with his orange suitcase on 9 July( Source : twitter )

Dababy

Dababy, whose birth name is Jonathan Lyndale Kirk also goes by the moniker Baby Jesus. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, the hip-hop, trap rapper is loved by the fans for songs like Baby, Levitating, Suge, ROCKSTAR, BOP, and more.

He has received multiple Grammy nominations for his work and won Billboard and iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Dababy performing during his concert at Atlanta, Georgia in June
Dababy performing during his concert at Atlanta, Georgia in June( Source : instagram )

Sada Baby

Sada Baby is one of the well-known rappers from Detroit, Michigan. While his real name is Casada Aaron Sorrell, his fans also refer to him as Skuba Steve.

Since 2013, the 30 years old had been trying to make a mark in rapping but he hit the jackpot in 2018, after the release of Bloxk Party, which was an instant hit.

The charming rapstar Sada Baby's real name is is Casada Sorrell
The charming rapstar Sada Baby's real name is is Casada Sorrell( Source : twitter )

Singers With JR In Their Name

Singers with Jr. in their name encompass 1. Lionel Richie, Jr. 2. Hank Williams, Jr. 3. Ray Parker, Jr. 4. Sammy Davis, Jr. and more.

Some of the singers with Jr. in their title are highlighted as follows:

NameActive Years
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr.1968–present
Hank Williams, Jr.1964–present
Ray Parker, Jr.1963–present
Sammy Davis, Jr.1928–1990
Rapper T.I (Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr.)1999–present
Busta Rhymes (Trevor Smith, Jr)1986–present
Albert Hammond, Jr.1999–present
Lil Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.)1997–present
Ray J (William Ray Norwood Jr.)1989–present
will i am (William James Adams Jr.)1988–present

Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr.

Lionel Richie has stolen the heart of many through his soulful voice and meaningful songwriting. He made a deep impact from the 1970s through the 1980s with songs like Easy, Still, and Three Times a Lady.

The musical legend, who recently turned 74 was quite busy as the judge for previous seasons of the American Idol. His engagement in the upcoming season has not been confirmed yet.

Lionel visited Lisbon, Portugal recently and shared pictures on his Instagram
Lionel visited Lisbon, Portugal recently and shared pictures on his Instagram( Source : instagram )

Hank Williams, Jr.

One can not miss Hank Williams, Jr.'s name while remembering the eminent male country singers of all time. Hank is 74 years old singer-songwriter, who followed the footsteps of his musician father, Hank Williams.

Among the 109 singles released by the talented artist, Texas Women, Dixie On My Mind and All My Rowdy Friends remains as his top songs.

Hank performed on the Grand Ole Opry as a tribute to Dolly Parton on 18 October 2010
Hank performed on the Grand Ole Opry as a tribute to Dolly Parton on 18 October 2010( Source : twitter )

Ray Parker, Jr.

Composing and singing the theme song of the Ghostbusters movie skyrocketed Ray Parker, Jr.'s career graph. His other chart toppers include The Other Woman, Invasion, Christmas Time Is Here, and so on.

Besides singing, and writing, he is adept at playing guitar, synth, and bass. He also acts sometimes.

Ray Parker performing the amazing guitarist, Steve Lukather
Ray Parker performing the amazing guitarist, Steve Lukather( Source : instagram )

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