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    19 Times Hip Hop Artists Had The Most Random Celebrity Friend Ever

    Who knew that Tupac was friends with Stephen Baldwin? Or Snoop Dogg was best mates with David Beckham?

    1. Tupac Jim Carrey

      1. Tupac and Jim Carrey

      When Tupac was in prison, Jim Carrey reportedly used to write funny letters to the rapper in an attempt to cheer him up. The comedian was rumoured to be Pac's favourite actor.

    2. Jay Z David Beckham football

      2. Beyoncé and Jay Z and David Beckham

      Bey and Jay have been spotted out many times with one half of one of Britain's biggest power couples. Here they are watching the football in Paris in 2014.

    3. Drake and Balotelli

      3. Drake and Mario Balotelli

      This photo was taken when Drake (being the big sports fan he is) hung out with Balotelli at Manchester's Etihad Stadium. Picture: Facebook

    4. Snoop Dogg & David Beckham

      4. Snoop Dogg and David Beckham

      Snoop Dogg & David Beckham

    5. Rihanna and Jennifer Lawrence

      5. Rihanna and Jennifer Lawrence

      When Rihanna bumped into 'Hunger Games' star Jennifer Lawrence whilst out to eat during Paris Fashion Week a few years back, the two of them hung out and became friends. Picture: Instagram

    6. Chris Brown and Sid Owen

      6. Chris Brown and Sid Owen (aka Ricky from EastEnders)

      Chris Brown and Sid Owen attend Jamie 'DJ Eye' Iovine Birthday Celebration at Greystone Manor, Los Angeles. Picture: Rex Features

    7. Jay Z and Tara Reid, 2000

      7. Jay Z and Tara Reid

      Taken back in 2000, who knew that Jay Z and American Pie actress Tara Reid use to hang out? Picture: Getty

    8. Dr Dre

      8. Dr Dre and Richard Branson

      It seems slightly random that Dr Dre and Richard Branson might be friends, but then again, now that Dre's in the billionairres club maybe he'll get an invite to Necker Island? Picture: Getty

    9. Drake

      9. Drake and Ellen Pompeo

      This photo of Drizzy and Ellen Pompeo, best known for playing Meredith Grey in hit TV show Grey's Anatomy, cuddling up at a basketball game was only taken last year. But how on earth did their paths cross to become friends?

    10. 50 Cent Jason Statham

      10. 50 Cent and Jason Statham

      50 Cent has got one the widest friendship groups ever. This was just another day hanging out with Jason Statham.

    11. 50 CENT Meryl Streep

      11. 50 Cent and Meryl Streep

      A 39-year-old rapper and a 65-year-old actress, who would have thought they sat court-side together? Picture: Instagram

    12. 50 CENT Tom Hanks

      12. 50 Cent and Tom Hanks

      Basically - if 50 Cent sees a famous person, he runs to get a photo with them. Picture: Instagram

    13. Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow backstage at the Gramm

      13. Beyoncé and Gwyneth Paltrow

      Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow might seem like unlikely best friends, but they are seriously close. They became friends after meeting at a benefit in New York years ago. "They're the greatest people. They are funny and sweet and self-aware and really intelligent," Gwyneth said of Bey and Jay.

    14. Kanye West and Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards 2

      14. Kanye West and Taylor Swift

      We all know that Kanye and Taylor have not always been BFFs. In fact, they were sworn enemies for years after he interrupted her whilst collecting her award at the MTV VMAs in 2009. But 2015 was the year the pair finally made up and apparently, even got in the studio together. Picture: Getty

    15. Will.i.am and Prince Charles

      15. Will.i.am and Prince Charles

      Will.i.am once hosted a reception for the Prince's Trust Job Ambassadors, so obviously the Prince himself had to have a chat.

    16. Jason Derulo and Elton John

      16. Jason Derulo and Elton John

      "Crazy 2 hang out with the Legend @EltonJohndotcom on the eve of me releasing #Tattoos," Jason Derulo said after hanging with Elton. Picture: Instagram

    17. Stephen Baldwin and Tupac Shakur

      17. Stephen Baldwin and Tupac Shakur

      It's not known where this photo, taken in 1996, was taken or how Tupac and actor Stephen Baldwin came to know each other. Picture: Getty

    18. Tinchy Stryder Chuckle Brother

      18. Tinchy Stryder and The Chuckle Brothers

      Some people ask their family members or friends to appear in their music videos, but not Tinchy. He asked his good friends The Chuckle Brothers!

    19. Tinie Tempah And Lenny Henry

      19. Tinie Tempah And Lenny Henry

      Who knew that Tinie Tempah And Lenny Henry dined together!?

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