The prefix “Lil” and “Young” in rappers’ names go way back in hip hop.
While active or now defunct, the earliest adopters of the “Lil” and “Young” monikers birthed a wave of artists who still resort to this common nomenclature today. They’re even switching things up (re: Blac Youngsta & NBA Youngboy).
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Whether young or old, we’re highlighting these rappers who opted to keep it simple when choosing their stage name.
Check out these 40 rappers who adopted the name and went on to have successful careers below.
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
1. Lil Wayne
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
2. Lil Pump
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
3. Lil Ronny MothaF
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
4. Lil Nas X
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
5. Lil Reese
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
6. Lil B
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
7. Lil Jon
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
8. Lil Romeo
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
9. Lil Boosie
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
10. Lil Baby
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
11. Lil Bibby
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
12. Lil Xan
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
13. Lil Yachty
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
14. Lil Twist
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
15. Lil Flip
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
16. Lil Durk
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
17. Lil Uzi Vert
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
18. Lil Scrappy
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
19. Lil Kim
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
20. Lil Bow Wow
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
21. Lil Skies
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
22. Lil Dicky
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
23. Yung Joc
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
24. Lil Peep
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
25. Lil Fizz
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
26. Lil’ Zane
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
27. Young Jeezy
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
28. Young M.A
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
29. Young Dolph
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
30. Young Greatness
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
31. Young Thug
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
32. Young Buck
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
33. Young Scooter
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
34. Young Dro
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40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
35. NBA Youngboy
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
36. Yung Bans
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
37. Yung Lean
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
38. Blac Youngsta
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
39. Yung L.A.
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
40. Young Chris
40 Rappers With Lil Or Young In Their Name (PHOTOS) was originally published on thebeatdfw.com
