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    24 Times Lewis Hamilton Was Hip Hop's Adopted Brother

    Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has made no secret of his love for music. And his unrivalled contact list of rap stars has made him Hip Hop's unofficial adopted brother!

    1. Lewis Hamilton

      1. Lewis Hamilton is the biggest Formula One driver in the world...

      But one look at his group of friends will tell you his heart also belongs to Hip Hop!

    2. Lewis Hamilton And Pusha T

      2. There was that time he hung out with Pusha T in his Mercedes garage.

      Picture: Instagram

    3. Lewis Hamilton Swizz Beatz Meal

      3. Or the time he had a few drinks with Swizz Beatz.

      Picture: Instagram

    4. Lewis Hamilton Pharrell

      4. He's also big friends with Pharrell Williams.

      Picture: Getty

    5. Lewis Hamilton Glastonbury

      5. Lewis went to watch him perform at Glastonbury.

      Picture: Instagram

    6. Lewis Hamilton Pharrell

      6. And then returned the favour by inviting Pharrell to Formula One.

      Picture: Instagram

    7. Lewis Hamilton Kanye West

      7. He was spotted at a meal with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.

      Picture: Getty

    8. Lewis Hamilton Mary J Blige

      8. And spent some time with the legendary Mary J Blige.

      Picture: Instagram

    9. Lewis Hamilton Dog

      9. He even gave his dog a Hip Hop style chain!

      Picture: Instagram

    10. Lewis Hamilton Dog

      10. Before Roscoe laid down a track in the studio.

      Picture: Instagram

    11. Lewis Hamilton Tattoo

      11. His body is full of tattoos!

      Picture: Instagram

    12. Picture: Instagram

      12. Was Lewis channeling his inner Future with the hat?

    13. Lewis Hamilton Miguel

      13. Perhaps he got some singing tips from Miguel.

      Picture: Instagram

    14. Lewis Hamilton Singing

      14. Before he grabbed the microphone and entertained a NYC nightclub with an R&B song.

      Picture: Screenshot

    15. Lewis Hamilton The Weeknd New York Fashion Week

      15. Or maybe he was inspired by The Weeknd?

      Picture: Getty

    16. Lewis Hamilton MTV VMAs 2015

      16. He appeared at the 2015 MTV VMAs looking like a US rapper.

      Picture: Getty

    17. Lewis Hamilton Tinie Tempah

      17. But he hasn't forgotten about UK Hip Hop!

      Picture: Getty

    18. Lewis Hamilton Drake OVO Jacket

      18. Or Canadian Hip Hop!

      Lewis modelled Drake's range of OVO jackets. Picture: Instagram

    19. Lewis Hamilton Drake OVO Jacket

      19. Is that another OVO jacket?

      Picture: Instagram

    20. Miguel Tinashe Lewis Hamilton New York Fashion Wee

      20. Lewis looked at home alongside Miguel, Tinashe and Tyga.

      Picture: Getty

    21. Tyga Kylie Jenner Kim Kardashian Lewis Hamilton

      21. And was practically part of the Kardashian family at this dinner.

      Instagram

    22. Nicki Minaj and Lewis Hamilton New York Fashion We

      22. He spent some time with Nicki Minaj at New York Fashion Week.

      Picture: Getty

    23. Lewis Hamilton Common

      23. And traded Hip Hip knowledge with Common.

      Picture: Getty

    24. Lewis Hamilton Studio

      24. When is your mixtape dropping Lewis?

      Picture: Instagram

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