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    Warning: Rappers like to use filthy language and give themselves filthy names. The following gallery has plenty of both.

    There are a lot of rappers in the game. Only a select few actually manage to get to the level of stardom where everyone knows their name (Hey, that rhymed). Before I go start my own rap career, let’s take a look at the names of some lesser-known rappers who are probably better off not becoming too well known. Because their names are absolutely ridiculous.

    2 Chainz/ Tity Boi

    2 Chainz isn’t such a bad name. Unless he ever feels like wearing three or more necklaces on any given day. However, up until last year, this fine gentleman was known as “Tity Boi”. Which is what we all used to call that one chubby kid in junior high.  

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    Thirstin Howl III

    There is nothing more street than naming yourself after a stodgy, old, rich guy from a 1960s sitcom. Although we can appreciate the nod to Thurston Howell III of "Gilligan’s Island", we’re not quite sure Lovey would approve of T.H. III's lyrics about fornicating with classic cartoon characters. (Thirstin, who's real name is Victor DeJesus, has some rather graphic lyrics about Shaggy and Velma from Scooby-Doo.)

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    Trademark Da Skydiver

    This name sounds like this guy was walking by Mattel’s corporate offices and overheard some of their everyday jargon, “Hey Mac, did you trademark the skydiver toy, yet?”

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    A to the D The Renegade Jew

    Forget the fact that you need a nap by the time you’re even finished saying his rap name. Word on the rehov (that means street in Hebrew, ya’ll) is that this guy put $300,000 of his own cash into making this album, which means he thought people would actually take him seriously and that’s just plain sad.

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    Chali 2na

    There are a lot of famous Charlies out there to base a rap name on, but this fella went ahead with the cartoon mascot that graces every can of StarKist tuna. Then again, I guess giving people mercury poisoning on a regular basis is pretty badass. 

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    The Tea Bag Boyz

    “Hey fellas, we’re a group of guys, so we definitely need ‘boyz’ in our name. But 69 Boyz and Boyz II Men are already taken. What’s the next logical name for us?”

    “Well, we do really love drinking tea, right? Why don’t we call ourselves the Tea Bag Boyz?”

    “Yeah! That’s great.”

    “Wait, Clarence. Isn’t tea bagging some kind of twisted sex act?”

    “Nope. Don’t think so.”

    “Oh, okay good. Tea Bag Boyz for life, yo.”

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    South Park Mexican

    Oooh! Is this that game where you put the name of your favorite TV show and your ethnic group together and boom, you have your rap name? Well then I guess you can call me Arrested Development American.

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    Really Doe

    Just so we’re all clear…a doe is a female deer.

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    Uncle Murda

    It is really unfortunate if this guy is your brother because there’s really no good way to tell your children that you’re going out of town and they have to spend the weekend with Uncle Murda.

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    OJ Da Juiceman

    It’s a complete coincidence that this name follows Uncle Murda. Really doe, if your initials are O and J, maybe it’s best that you don’t draw attention to it. Unless you feel like hearing “the glove doesn’t fit” and Ford Bronco jokes from everyone you meet. 

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    Yak Ballz

    Yak Ballz’s real name is Yashar Zadeh. If you ask us, Yak Ballz is an improvement.

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    Swollen Members

    As much as we’d like to make fun of this, we just can’t. It’s pretty much the greatest rap/band/group name of all time and we're just jealous we didn't think of it first. 

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    Shorty Sh1tstain

    One of the reasons you attempt to become a famous rapper is for the women. Something tells us those options become limited again the moment you introduce yourself as Shorty Sh1tstain. (Note: the "1" is obviously a replacement for another letter that gives this rapper quite an unappetizing nickname.)