The Simpsons has been an American comedy establishment for over thirty years. Over the course of 34 seasons, the present has hosted myriad cameos from celebrities of all walks of life. The newest visitor was Lizzo, who made her Springfield debut on the present’s 34th season finale.
From skilled athletes to politicians, The Simpsons has proven no indicators of stopping relating to working with well-known of us. Whereas Lizzo definitely made a splash along with her look, she was not at all the primary determine from the world of hip-hop to grace the present. Let’s take a look at a few of the finest cameos from rappers on The Simpsons.
6. Snoop Dogg, RZA & Frequent
A trio of rap iconoclasts made their debut on The Simpsons in 2017 throughout the present’s 28th season. Snoop Dogg, RZA, and Frequent have been featured in “The Nice Phatsby: Half Two.” The 2-part episode centered round Mr. Burns looking for revenge on the rap mogul Jay G, voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson.
Mr. Burns, with assist from Millhouse (Springfield’s native hip-hop head) tried to supply a take down observe in opposition to Jay G. Snoop, RZA, and Frequent have been introduced in assist elevate the tune. Nevertheless, issues didn’t shake out effectively for Springfield’s most well-known miser. Jay G acquired a replica of the tune earlier than it may very well be carried out, thus thwarting Burns’ plan.
5. Pharrell Williams
Within the episode “Strolling Large & Tall” it’s revealed that a number of cities throughout the nation have the identical anthem as Springfield. It turned out that Hans Moleman was the previous mayor of Springfield. Throughout his tenure, he purchased the tune from a salesman who had additionally bought it to a number of cities. Moleman didn’t suppose it will be a problem since individuals from Springfield by no means traveled.
Lisa and Bart supply to compose a brand new anthem. Nevertheless, in a hilarious cameo look, Pharrell Williams additionally proposes to jot down the tune for Springfield. In fact, he was denied and banished from the city through being tied to a horse. Pharrell musically laments, “Shelbyville guidelines, Springfield drools!” because the horse gallops away.
4. Sir Combine-A-Lot
“Treehouse of Horror XVII” featured a trio of excellent horror parodies. Nevertheless, essentially the most memorable phase was “Married to the Blob.” The story centered round Homer changing into an insatiable, gelatinous monster and wreaking havoc on Springfield.
Throughout his rampage, Homer will get a style for consuming heavy-set individuals. He hunts them right down to a parody model of Sir Combine-A-Lot’s “Child Received Again,” appropriately titled “Child Likes Fats.” Sir Combine-A-Lot didn’t seem within the episode, however he did document the tongue-in-cheek observe. It was the sort of self-parody The Simpsons has all the time been identified for.
3. Cypress Hill
The primary rappers ever to cameo on The Simpsons have been the hip-hop trio, Cypress Hill. Manner again within the season 7 episode “Homerpalooza,” the group appeared alongside facet different musical acts like The Smashing Pumpkins and Sonic Youth. Nevertheless, Cypress Hill had one of the best gag within the episode.
The rap group was featured backstage of the present’s fictitious music fest, Hullabalooza. Cypress Hill’s gag centered round ordering the London Symphony Orchestra whereas they have been excessive. The end result was a singular model of “Insane Within the Mind” that even received Marge bobbing her head.
2. 50 Cent
Within the season 16 episode “Pranksta Rap,” Bart discovered his ardour for hip-hop and tried his hand at being an MC. Marge and Homer forbade Bart from attending a profit rap live performance known as Homicide 4 Life. Bart (being Bart) snuck out to attend the present and located himself on stage together with his favourite rapper, Alcatraaaz.
After impressing Alcatraaaz together with his rap expertise, Bart was taken again residence within the rapper’s Hummer limo. In the course of the journey, none apart from 50 Cent rolled up subsequent to them. In an exquisite trade, 50 Cent delivered some self-deprecating humor and admiration for the fledgling MC.
1. Ludacris
“You Kent All the time Say What You Need” was an episode about rehabilitating anchorman Kent Brockman after an on-air gaffe. Nevertheless, the chilly open of the episode featured the best possible rapper cameo The Simpsons has provided.
Ludacris appeared as an anthropomorphic tube of toothpaste named Luda-Crest in an informational dentistry video known as “Menace Tooth Society.” Luda-Crest fights off numerous tooth ailments and raps about oral well being. It was as baffling because it was hilarious. Shortly after the video, Ludacris seems once more as himself, threatening a dentist with authorized motion. Of all of the rappers who’ve made a cameo on The Simpsons, Ludacris’ look was by far essentially the most memorable.
