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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2. Lil Pump
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3. Lil Ronny MothaF
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4. Lil Nas X
5. Lil Reese
6. Lil B
7. Lil Jon
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8. Lil Romeo
9. Lil Boosie
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10. Lil Baby
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11. Lil Bibby
12. Lil Xan
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13. Lil Yachty
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14. Lil Twist
15. Lil Flip
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16. Lil Durk
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17. Lil Uzi Vert
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18. Lil Scrappy
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19. Lil Kim
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20. Lil Bow Wow
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21. Lil Skies
22. Lil Dicky
23. Yung Joc
24. Lil Peep
25. Lil Fizz
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26. Lil’ Zane
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27. Young Jeezy
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28. Young M.A
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29. Young Dolph
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30. Young Greatness
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31. Young Thug
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32. Young Buck
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33. Young Scooter
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34. Young Dro
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