Major rap stars have had noticeable weight loss transformations—and it’s been a big trend recently. Many speculate that some of our favorite artists, from Busta Rhymes to Megan Thee Stallion to Missy Elliott, have taken drastic actions to shed pounds—including semaglutides—but they all have attributed their appearance to a change in diet and exercise. Here are some of our favorite before and afters.
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Busta Rhymes
Over the years, Busta Rhymes has undergone intense personal training to shed belly fat and achieve a slimmer frame.
Megan Thee Stallion
The “Bigger In Texas” emcee has shared her workout routines on social media.
Fat Joe
Fat Joe accredits diet and exercise to shedding nearly 200 pounds.
Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott disclosed that she previously suffered from Graves’ Disease, which is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. While focusing on her health, she lost weight through exercise and diet.
Rick Ross
Over the years, Rick Ross’ weight has fluctuated but at one point he lost over 100 pounds.
Gucci Mane
When Gucci Mane had a dramatic change in his appearance, he was accused online of having a clone.
50 Cent
Last year after losing nearly 50 pounds, 50 cent was accused of using Ozempic to lose weight. He immediately dismissed the claims.
Ice Spice
Ice Spice has been accused of using Ozempic after looking thinner, which she vehemently denied.
Mase
Rapper Mase 70 pounds last year, which he attributed to a drastic change in his diet.
Action Bronson
Back in 2020, Action Bronson lost over 125 pounds—and attributed the weight loss to the birth of his son.
Timbaland
In 2020, Timbaland lost 130 pounds over the span of 4 years.
Scarface
Scarface from the Geto Boys had a slew of health problems—and lost 100 pounds to take back control of his life.
N.O.R.E
Following a noticeable weight loss last year, N.O.R.E.—like Gucci Mane—also battled clone allegations.
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