10 hip-hop tracks about gaming
Bytes and rhymes, mixed in perfect nerdcore harmony
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While mainstream rappers express their affection for video games from time to time, the underground "nerdcore" hip-hop movement takes the connection to a whole other level. There are entire songs and albums dedicated to a love of gaming, and many of these artists plug references into their most popular tracks.
Here are our 10 favorites. Crank your PC speakers, dial the geekiness to 11 and let's get rolling.
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