Updated: June 17, 2021 at 9:50 AM

Rappers who also act (21 images)

These multifaceted rappers have also found a place in films. Here's a look at some notable rappers who have become television or film stars.

Awkwafina won Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for "The Farewell" during the Golden Globe Awards Beverly Hills, Calif., on January 5, 2020. Her breakout role was in "Crazy Rich Asians." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Cardi B performs during the BET Awards in Los Angeles, on June 23, 2019. Her breakout role was in "Hustlers." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Queen Latifah performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, N.J., on August 26, 2019. Her breakout role was in the series "Living Single." Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Snoop Dogg reacts to comments by talk show host Jimmy Kimmel during an unveiling ceremony honoring him with the 2,651st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, on November 19, 2018. His breakout role was in "Half Baked." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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