Hip-hop was born in the 1970s in the Bronx borough of New York City. Times were tough, so people got creative to find joy. In 1973, DJ Kool Herc spread happiness when spinning records at a back-to-school dance party. He used two turntables to extend the percussion breaks of a song, making it more danceable. A new art form was born.
Hip-hop has only continued to blossom since. Today, artists such as Jay-Z and Eminem expand the limits of the genre and cultural movement. If you are a fan, consider naming your canine companion after one of the greats. Dogs who use these monikers are destined to be cool.
Biggie
This name pays homage to the late Christopher George Latore Wallace. He was better known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls. Biggie was murdered in Los Angeles in a drive-by shooting in 1997. His killer is still unknown to this day but it is widely believed this conflict came about because of the East and West Coast rap rivalry.
Pac
Pac honors Tupac Amaru Shakur, who was a West Coast rapper even though he was born in New York City. He was killed in Las Vegas six months before Biggie died. Some speculated that Biggie might have been involved in Tupac’s death. Conspiracy theorists argue Tupac faked his own death.
Snoop
No hip-hop dog name list would be complete without mentioning Snoop Dogg. His given name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. As a child he liked the Peanuts cartoons, so his mom started calling him Snoopy. The childhood nickname evolved into a stage name that would make a perfect name for your pup.
Bow Wow
Another great rapper and dog name is Bow Wow. This is the stage name used by Shad Gregory Moss. He was discovered and mentored by Snoop Dogg so the name Lil' Bow Wow was just too perfect. Now that he is older, he has dropped the Lil portion of the moniker. Dogs with this name will like to bark on beat.
Cardi
This name’s for the girls. It honors Belcalis Marlenis Cephus who uses the stage name Cardi B. She got her start on Vine and Instagram, so make sure to start a social media account for pups with this moniker. They are gonna be influencers.
Missy
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott also goes by the stage name Misdemeanor. She has won four Grammy awards and sold over 40 million records around the world. She was the first female rapper to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens found her stage name at age 8 in a book of Arabic names. Latifah means "delicate" or "very kind." It worked out well for her and will also work for your pooch. Dogs with this moniker will be firm but kind.
