'80s Rewind: Rap Songs That Sample Hits From the 1980s

Tunes from Wiz Khalifa, Nicki Minaj, J. Cole and more.

Cat Walk - Rapper Nicki Minaj hits the stage at Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2013 concert in New York City wearing a Versace-inspired catsuit. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
Chris Brown and Big Sean - These two young artists have shown with just one single that they can make great music together. Breezy and Big Sean collaborated on the single "My Last," which instantly turned into a smash hit.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)
Working Through It - Chris Brown and Rihanna's romantic relationship seems shaky, but their business relationship is solid. The singer co-wrote one of Rihanna's most successful songs, "Disturbia." Who knew? (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
J.Cole - J. Cole has made such an impact on the mic, it almost goes unnoticed that he also puts in on the boards. The Roc Nation MC produced a majority of his sophomore album Born Sinner (as he did with his debut), including the undeniable "Power Trip" featuring Miguel, and "Crooked Smile" featuring TLC.  (Photo: WENN.com)The Notorious B.I.G., Featuring Faith Evans and Puff Daddy, "One More Chance (Remix)" / Debarge, "Stay With Me" - B.I.G. scored a No. 1 rap single with the help of his wife, Faith Evans, and Diddy in 1995 when he spit over DeBarge's classic "Stay With Me."(Photos from left: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images, David Corio/Redferns)

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Big Sean Featuring Chris Brown, "My Last" / New Edition, "Can You Stand the Rain" - The G.O.O.D. Music MC teamed up with Chris Breezy to lead off his 2011 debut, Finally Famous, and kick rhymes over N.E.'s "Can You Stand the Rain" over this 1988 song from their album Heart Break.(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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