Our Dream Rapper Mentorship Program
If Tyga can dream, so can we.
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Mentor vs. Mentee - A mentor, by definition, is an experienced and trusted adviser. There are tons of artists that fit the bill in providing many of today’s newcomers with some solid advice. While a lot of these pairings would never happen, we can dream. So we paired some veterans with obvious (and some, not so obvious) newcomers. After the year some of these artists had, guidance is very necessary. In Tyga's case, we might have had a different than he did. —Jon Reyes(Photos from left: Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images, Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for JCPenney, Jason Kempin/Getty Images, Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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Jay Z and Fetty Wap - Now that Fetty has had such a kick-ass year, it’d be a dream to have Jay Z take this Paterson, N.J., native under his wing to impart some sage advice. Fetty’s next moves can be more than just about making a follow-up album. They can be about being a mogul. Can’t you tell we’re rooting for him?
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50 Cent and August Alsina - This pair is quick to sound off on their social media channels, but for some reason 50 manages to come out almost unscathed. August could benefit from a tip or two on how to clap back and then wander off.(Photos from left: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for JCPenney, Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
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Eminem and Kevin Gates - The young Kevin Gates seems to be fighting some demons of his own. Eminem knows a thing or two about that. Considering that the record-breaking rapper has made it out the other side, he could provide some brotherly direction to the young one.(Photos from left: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images, Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)
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LL Cool J and Childish Gambino - Both of these guys are always in with the ladies. With Gambino’s acting chops already proven with his stint on Community, LL (a TV and movie star himself) might be able to prepare Donald the Don for what's next. Though, there’s one talent we know isn’t transferable: that signature LL Cool J lip move.(Photos from left: Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images, Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images)
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