Rappers and Their Real Names: From Drake to Central Cee
30 October 2023, 16:51
What is Drake's real name? What is Central Cee's real name? Here is the lowdown on rapper's real names.
Rappers from across the scene tend to adopt a stage moniker, with some adopting elements of their real name, as others use names that take on a whole other meaning.
From Drake to Doja Cat to Central Cee, the list of rappers who use a stage name is extensive, and is growing year by year.
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Here is a guide to many of the world's most famous rappers real names.
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What is Drake's Real Name?
Rapper Drake was born Aubrey Drake Graham.
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What is Central Cee's Real Name?
London-based rapper Central Cee was born Oakley Neil H.T Caesar-Su.
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What is Ice Spice's Real Name?
Up and coming rapper Ice Spice was born Isis Naija Gaston.
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What is Doja Cat's Real Name?
Doja Cat's real name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini.
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What is ASAP Rocky's Real Name?
Rapper ASAP Rocky was born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, with his son RZA sharing the same middle name as him.
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What is Jay-Z's Real Name?
Rapper Jay-Z's real name is Shawn Corey Carter.
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What is Cardi B's Real Name?
Cardi B was born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, and has since added Cephus to her last name after she married Offset in 2017.
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What is 21 Savage's Real Name?
Rapper 21 Savage's real name is Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph.
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What is Latto's Real Name?
Alyssa Michelle Stephens is Latto's birth name.