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Lyricists Love Latinas - When it comes to giving beautiful women nods, it’s safe to say lyricists love Latinas. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we take you on a sonic sail to Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba and more, highlighting lyrical mentions of Christina Aguilera, the voluptuous Rosa Acosta and the queen of “Booty,” Jennifer Lopez. Keep reading. — Dominique Zonyeé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photos from left: Capitol Records, Johnny Louis/WENN.com, Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)

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Rosa Acosta - Hailing from Santiago, Dominican Republic, video vixen, fitness model and professional dancer Rosa Acosta (or at least her body) has been mentioned in more rap songs than we can count. Rappers seem to know Acosta for her flexibility as she’s been noted for “stretching it out” on Tyga’s "P---y Talkin" and Fab’s Trey Songz-assisted "All the Way Turnt Up." But no one showed Acosta more love than Chi-town crooner Jeremih, who dedicated an entire song to her on his Late Nights mixtape.(Photo: Johnny Louis/WENN.com)

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Jennifer Lopez aka J.Lo - “Booty” Queen J.Lo is like heaven when it comes to rappers paying homage to the curvalicious Latina. Take YG’s lyrics on “Make it Clap.” “A-- like J-Lo, angel with a halo.” Eminem gave her a shout on “I’m Back,” mentioning J.Lo and Diddy’s relationship. Even hip hop veteran Rakim has a soft spot for the Puerto Rican princess, rapping, "I’ll comfort you like you were Jennifer Lopez," on his track “Finest One’s track featuring Clark Kent.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tahiry - No one loves mentioning thicka than a snicka model and occasional raptress Tahiry more than her ex and Love & Hip Hop co-star Joe Budden. He has paid homage to her on a host of tracks from “Russian Roulette” to “Mama Said” and “Pain in His Life.” But other rappers like to give the Dominican beauty nods, too. Fabolous, who also reps D.R., shouted her out on “Mr. R.I.P” while A$AP Ferg made note of her assets on “Murder Something” featuring Waka Flocka Flame.(Photo: Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

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Shakira - Belly dancing Columbiana Shakira’s hips don’t lie, and rappers couldn’t be happier about the honesty in her body language. Too Short invites women to “shake it like Shakira” on “Shake it Baby” and B.o.B and 2 Chainz do the same on the hook for “Headband.”(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Christina Aguilera - Outside of the drug reference on Jeezy and U.S.D.A’s “White Girl,” Christina Aguilera has had attracted the attention of other big names in hip hop from Jay Z to Eminem. While Hov played on the Ecuadorian singer's name on his “Threat,” Em ignited a full on war with the singer/actress on his “Off the Wall,” featuring then future Aguilera collaborator Redman. Em took it further on his “The Real Slim Shady,” making it clear the two musicians still had beef.(Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Entertainment Industry Foundation)

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Zoe Saldana - Zoe Saldana has tons of Latina pride, repping both for Puerto Rico and D.R. She may be known for her roles on the big screen, but she made her way onto the airwaves in Mos Def’s lustful track “Murs” and on Los’s “Gucci Gucci,” in which he ranks Ms. Saldana among a long list of hot women on his hit list.(Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Christina Milian - Cubana Christina Milian’s petite frame and gorgeous face is a recipe for rappers when it comes to praising hot celeb women. It’s no secret that Kanye West has an affliction for beautiful women –– straight or lesbian (before Kim of course). He combined both into one on “Late,” rapping that he wanted two women that looked like Milian. She came up again on Roc Nation rapper J.Cole’s “Sky Boy,” as he fantasized about having children, 16 to be exact, with the already mother of one.(Photo: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for Nightclub & Bar Media Group)

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Trina - Who knew the Baddest B---h was of Dominican decent?Thanks to her father, she makes the list. Trina’s derriere has been etched into hip hop history thanks to the Miami femcee herself and several mentions from her male counterparts. Jeezy gave a shout out to Trin-Bean on "Tear It Up," rapping, “a-- like Trina and a face like Jackie-O.” Cam'ron also saluted her bootyliciousness on "Purple Haze." Meanwhile, Maino focused on her artistry on “Trina, Kim, or Nicki.”(Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for BMI)

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Rosie Perez - Hov knows better than to mess with Brooklyn –– he's from there. The rapper apologized for igniting the B.K.-bred fiery Latina in Rosie Perez on his “Blueprint 2” single. Rosie and Hov exchanged words over his beef with Nas. But just when the Rosie vs. Roc-A-Fella war was over, Yeezy upset her again with his breast comments on his 2007 hit “Good Morning.”(Photo: Craig Barritt/Getty Images for : Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)

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La La Anthony - La La Anthony may have earned her stripes in the music industry as La La Vazquez way before she tied the knot with husband Carmelo Anthony, but rappers love mentioning the duo on tracks as a couple. Take Common’s “Blue Sky,” where he raps, “Suited in Prada stay mellow like La La.” Slaughterhouse members Joell Ortiz and Joe Budden also mimicked a similar tune on “The One.”(Photo: Manny Hernandez/Getty Images)

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Cassie - Cassie Ventura is one mixed beauty rappers love to love. The singer/model of Mexican, Filipino and African-American (possibly more) decent is a looker, so it’s natural to hear rappers from Big K.R.I.T. to Nicki Minaj check for her. While Krizzle holds his ground refusing to hit a chick even if she was as bad as Cassie on his “Hometown Hero,” Nicki plots to take Cassie away from Diddy on Usher’s “Lil Freak.” French Montana also pays tribute to Cassie on the Coke Boys’ "9000 Watts.”(Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images)