Since taking over for Conan O'Brien as the host of NBC's Late Night back in 2009, Jimmy Fallon as seen his popularity rise in recent years. This fantastic show always had amazing impersonations, hilarious skits, and was always on top of today's pop culture. What is also clear from watching the show is Jimmy's fantastic taste of hip-hop. With the help from The Roots, Fallon has had a strong hip-hop presence on the show with his excellent choices of musical guests. With Fallon moving up an hour to replace Jay Leno on The Tonight Show next year, here's a look back at 21 rap performances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon that you would love.


Wale Performs Performs "Bad"


Trinidad James Performs "All Gold Everything"


Black Star Performs "Little Brother"


Tyler, The Creator and Hodgey Beats Performs "Sandwiches"


Common Performs "Celebrate"


Wu tang Clan Performs "6 Directions Of Boxing"


Nas Performs "Nasty"


Nelly Performs "Hot In Here"


Earl Sweatshirt Performs "Burgundy"


Meek Mill Performs "Young And Gettin It" With Kirko Bangz


J. Cole Performs "Can't Get Enough"


Joey Bada$$ Performs "Waves"


Goodie Mob with CeeLo Green Perform "Special Education"


Clipse Performs "Grindin"


Eminem Performs "Wont Back Down"


Rick Ross Performs "Magnificent"


Big Boi Performs "Mama Told Me"


Mos Def Performs "Casa Bey"


Kid Cudi Performs "Maniac"


N.E.R.D Performs "Sacred Temple"


Lupe Fiasco Performs "Battle Scars"


T.I. Performs "Ball"

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