15 International Acts Who Spread The Message

Hip hop is international, baby.

Get Your International Money Orders - At the current moment, hip hop's international representatives come in the form of the two acts you see above. Largely because they managed to gain the admiration of the American market. However, if your love of hip hop goes beyond the borders, than make sure to check out these other acts. (Photos from Left: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images, Rachel Murray/Getty Images for MTV)
1. Sarkodie (Ghana) - If you've perused the BET Experience microsite (which we hope you have and will be attending), then you'll notice Sarkodie, who's performing at the Centric World Music stage. He also released an album this past January and has participated in the Hip Hop Awards Cypher. (Photo: Steven Adusei/ Duncwills Entertainment)
2. Ice Prince (Nigeria) - Since 2004, Ice Prince has been putting it down for Nigeria with his unique blend of rap and Afrobeat, one of Nigeria's original musical genres. In 2012, he landed a BET Award in the International Act (Africa) category, thus adding to his cross-continental appeal. (Photo: Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images For BET)3. Drunken Tiger (South Korea) - Comprised of Korean and Korean-American emcees, Drunken Tiger helped popularize hip hop in South Korea during the late '90s. Two of their key members, Tiger JK and YoonMi Rae, are married and viewed as the Jay Z and Beyoncé of Korean rap. (Photo: Drunken Tiger JK via Instagram)

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Get Your International Money Orders - At the current moment, hip hop's international representatives come in the form of the two acts you see above. Largely because they managed to gain the admiration of the American market. However, if your love of hip hop goes beyond the borders, than make sure to check out these other acts. (Photos from Left: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images, Rachel Murray/Getty Images for MTV)

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