As we gear up to celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop with in-person, virtual experiences, and standout performances at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, presented by Coca-Cola™ from June 29 – July 3, we also want to acknowledge our favorite hip-hop couples and their love for one another. Deciding to commit yourself to another person is never easy. Still, most of these couples have shown their dedication to one another other for upwards of 20 plus years, proving that real love is possible even in a fickle and tainted entertainment industry. From rap legends like LL Cool J, Jay-Z, and E-40, to newer artists on the block like Gucci Mane and A$AP Rocky, these men embody a long-lasting love and respect for their partners. Check out our favorite and hottest hip-hop couples below.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
This beautiful couple started as friends before entering a romantic love affair, as they’ve been rumored to be dating on and off since 2013. Recently the couple welcomed their first child, a son named RZA Athelston, on May 13th. Now the pair are expecting their second child.
LL Cool J and Simone Smith
LL Cool J is hip-hop royalty. The Queens, New York native, burst on the hip-hop scene with his debut album, “I Need A Beat,” in 1985 and has been notable ever since. More importantly, the rapper has honored his family, specifically his wife of 27 years, Simone Smith, their four children, and grandkids.
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’Oir
The Wopsters are legendary in these hip-hop streets. Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’Oir have been inseparable since 2014. Although the couple has several children from previous relationships, they share two children as a couple, a baby girl, Iceland Davis, and a son, Ice Davis.
Cardi B and Offset
These two are arguably the most entertaining couple in hip-hop at the moment. The couple’s…
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