Rappers' Lyrical Love Jones For Nia Long

These artists profess their love for the actress.

The Object of Their Affection - It is no secret that actress Nia Long is a timeless beauty, and much like the rest of the world, the hip hop community has taken notice. From Kanye West's nod to the love jones star in "Touch the Sky" to the acknowledgement of her beauty in Chingy's "Dem Jeans," rappers just can't seem to get enough of Ms. Long.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)By Moriba Cummings
Kanye West – "Touch the Sky" (feat. Lupe Fiasco) - Though 'Ye's most recent muse is his wife Kim Kardashian, there was once a time when Nia Long was the object of his musical affection. In 2006's "Touch the Sky," the rapper referenced Long's character in The Best Man, whose significant other (Taye Diggs) was tempted to stray on her. In addition to her unforgettable cameo in the music video, alongside Tracee Ellis Ross, it's safe to say that Nia Long holds a special place in Kanye's heart.Lyric: "Couldn't keep it at home, thought I needed a Nia Long." (Photo: Taylor Hill/WireImage)
Ghostface Killah: May 9 - The Wu-Tang Clan rapper celebrates his 44th birthday. (Photo: Matt Kent/Redferns via Getty Images)Juicy J - A Juicy J concert got a little too “ratchet” before the Memphis rapper even hit the stage after a police officer who was working security was attacked, hit with a bottle, and beat up. Back up wasn’t far behind as more than 10 cop cars arrived shortly after the attack, eventually cancelling the show. Juicy J was appropriately upset; he posted a video of the drama on his Instagram account asking fans what happened because he came to party. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Object of Their Affection - It is no secret that actress Nia Long is a timeless beauty, and much like the rest of the world, the hip hop community has taken notice. From Kanye West's nod to the love jones star in "Touch the Sky" to the acknowledgement of her beauty in Chingy's "Dem Jeans," rappers just can't seem to get enough of Ms. Long.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)By Moriba Cummings

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