10 Memorable Rap Performances at the American Music Awards

LL Cool J “I’m Bad” (1988)




MC Hammer "Here Comes the Hammer" (1991)


Snoop Dogg "Gin and Juice" (1994)

Eminem and Dr. Dre “Forget About Dre” (2000)

Kanye West "Heartless" (2008)

Jay-Z and Alicia Keys "Empire State of Mind" (2009)

Eminem and 50 Cent “Crack A Bottle” and “Forever” (2009)

Diddy-Dirty Money “Coming Home” (2010)

Nicki Minaj Performs “Turn Me On" and “Superbass” (2011)

Drake Performs “Headlines” (2011)

Bonus: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince “I Wanna Rock” (1994)