Rap Albums With Animals on the Cover

50 Cent reveals the artwork for his new LP, and more.

DMX, Year of the Dog...Again - On the cover of his 2006 album, DMX was standing sturdy with a pitbull. X had long been associated with dogs, as his ad-libs were often barks and growls, and his previous album, Grand Champ, also featured a pit on the cover. (Photo: Ruff Ryders)
Ludacris, Word of Mouf - Luda's Word of Mouf cover was quite a sight. The rapper's inflated head and enormous afro took up half the cover, while the rest was occupied by a fierce looking dog — also with an inflated dome. (Photo: Def Jam)
Tyga, Hotel California - The cover for Tyga's second Young Money album was pretty lavish. The Cali native rocked an enormous white fur coat while standing on a spectacular outdoor patio and kickin' it next to — yup — a tiger. (Photo: Young Money Records)
Nas, Stillmatic - As he reasserted his greatness with Stillmatic, Nas squatted next to a pigeon in front of the New York skyline. Though not the fiercest animal, the bird is an integral part of life in the Big Apple and on its streets. (Photo: Columbia Records)LL Cool J, Walking With a Panther - LL Cool J struck a b-boy stance with a large cat on the album cover for his third LP. LL rocked a Kangol and the panther was adorned with his pattented gold rope chain.(Photo: Def Jam)

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Tyga, Hotel California - The cover for Tyga's second Young Money album was pretty lavish. The Cali native rocked an enormous white fur coat while standing on a spectacular outdoor patio and kickin' it next to — yup — a tiger. (Photo: Young Money Records)

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