These MCs brought military discipline to the mic .Proving that courage and creativity often march side by side.
Before becoming a hip-hop legend and TV icon, Ice-T served four years in the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division.
Long before “U Can’t Touch This,” MC Hammer served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation storekeeper. That Navy discipline helped him build one of the most successful entertainment empires of the late ’80s and early ’90s.
Canibus actually joined the U.S. Army in 2002 after making a name for himself in hip-hop battles.
New Orleans rapper Mystikal served six years in the U.S. Army before rising to fame under No Limit Records. His drill-style delivery and commanding voice reflect that soldier’s precision.
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Before his Grammy-nominated rap career, Freddie Gibbs enlisted in the U.S. Army but was discharged early.
The “It Wasn’t Me” hitmaker Shaggy served as a U.S. Marine during the Gulf War. That signature voice carried through from the barracks to the Billboard charts.
Nate Dog (RIP)
Before blessing hooks for Dr. Dre and Snoop, Nate Dogg served as a Marine.
From combat boots to studio booths; their service reminds us that hip-hop has always had heart, hustle, and heroes.
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