Hip-Hop artists

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1. Kendrick Lamar

Soundtrack | Black Panther

Kendrick Lamar is a hip-hop artist from Compton, California. He's signed with Dr. Dre's label, Aftermath. Kendrick also has his own label, known as 'Top Dawg Entertainment', with includes artists such as Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q and Ab Soul. Kendrick's major label debut album, 'good kid m.A.A.d city' ...

2. Wiz Khalifa

Soundtrack | Fast & Furious 7

Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), known professionally as Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006, and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007. His Eurodance-influenced single, "Say Yeah", received urban ...

3. Will Smith

Producer | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Willard Carroll "Will" Smith II (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, comedian, producer, rapper, and songwriter. He has enjoyed success in television, film, and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him "the most powerful actor in Hollywood". Smith has been nominated for five Golden ...

4. Jaden Smith

Actor | The Karate Kid

Jaden Smith is an actor, known for The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), The Karate Kid (2010) and After Earth (2013). In addition to being an actor he is also a dancer, songwriter and rapper who won an MTV award for his performance in The Pursuit of Happyness. He co-starred with his father Will Smith ...

5. Schoolboy Q

Soundtrack | The Edge of Seventeen

Quincy Matthew Hanley (born October 26, 1986), better known by his stage name Schoolboy Q (stylized as ScHoolboy Q), is an American rapper from South Central Los Angeles, California. In 2009, Hanley signed to Carson-based independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) and in late 2011, ...

6. Isaiah Rashad

Soundtrack | Waves

Isaiah Rashad is known for Waves (2019), Boogie (2021) and SZA Feat. Isaiah Rashad: Warm Winds (2014).

7. G-Eazy

Soundtrack | The Fate of the Furious

Gerald Earl Gillum (born May 24, 1989), known professionally as G-Eazy, is an American rapper and philanthropist from Oakland, California. His first major-label album, These Things Happen, was released on June 23, 2014 and peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200. His second studio album, When ...

8. Big Sean

Soundtrack | Terminator Genisys

Big Sean was born Sean Michael Leonard Anderson on March 25, 1988 in Santa Monica, California & raised in Detroit, Michigan. After releasing a number of mixtapes, Sean released his debut studio album, Finally Famous in 2011, which peaked at number three on Billboard 200, and was certified Platinum ...

10. Dr. Dre

Soundtrack | Training Day

Considered by many to be hip-hop's greatest producer, Dr. Dre (b. André Young, February 18, 1965) pioneered gangsta hip-hop and his own variation of the sound, dubbed G-Funk. His very early albums were violent but cautionary tales of the criminal mind, but Dre's records with NWA celebrated the ...

11. Snoop Dogg

Actor | Training Day

Snoop Dogg is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, media personality, entrepreneur, and actor.

His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre and featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's solo debut album, The Chronic. He has since sold over 23 ...

12. Tory Lanez

Soundtrack | Creed

Tory Lanez is known for Creed (2015), Tory Lanez: Friday the 13th (2012) and Tory Lanez: Band A Man (2021).

13. Drake

Actor | Degrassi: The Next Generation

Aubrey Drake Graham was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Dennis Graham, an African-American musician born in Memphis, Tennessee, and Sandi (Sher) Graham, a Canadian Jewish educator. As a young man, Drake appeared in several commercials, for such retailers as Sears and GMC. In 2001, Drake rose ...

14. Nicki Minaj

Actress | The Other Woman

Nicki Minaj was born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982 in St. James, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago and raised in Queens, New York City, New York. She grew up in a troubled family with a father that was a drug addict who later changed after he checked into rehab and started going to church. ...

15. Ye

Soundtrack | The Great Gatsby

Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer. His musical career has been marked by dramatic changes in styles, incorporating an eclectic range of influences including soul, baroque pop, electro, indie rock, ...

16. Lil' Wayne

Soundtrack | Suicide Squad

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is commonly regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and often cited as one of the greatest rappers of all ...

17. Gucci Mane

Actor | Spring Breakers

Gucci Mane is an American rapper. He debuted in 2005 with "Trap House" followed by "Hard to Kill" in 2006, "Trap-A-Thon" and "Back to the Trap House" in 2007. In 2009, his second studio album" The State vs. Radric Davis" was released, and The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted was released in 2010, and ...

18. The Diplomats

Soundtrack | Uncle Drew

The Diplomats is known for Uncle Drew (2018), The Wire (2002) and The 2003 BET Source Hip Hop Music Awards (2003).

19. Donald Glover

Actor | Solo: A Star Wars Story

The multi-talented Donald Glover is a writer, actor, musician, comedian, producer and director, who performs under the stage names Childish Gambino and mcDJ. He was born Donald McKinley Glover at Edwards Air Force Base, California, and was raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia. His mother, Beverly (...

20. Post Malone

Actor | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.

Post was born in Syracuse, New York, the son of Nicole Frazier Lake, from Walton, NY, and Rich Post. His father had been a disc jockey in his youth and introduced Post to many ...

21. Lil Uzi Vert

Soundtrack | Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

Lil Uzi Vert is known for Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019), The Fate of the Furious (2017) and Bright (2017).

22. J. Cole

Soundtrack | Project X

Jermaine Cole (a.k.a. J.Cole) was originally born in Germany. But his origins are from North Carolina/Charlotte and he never hides it. He was signed by Jay-Z as the first artist for his record label Roc Nation. He dropped his first mix tape there, 'The Warm Up' and it had received great reviews ...

23. Rick Ross

Soundtrack | Suicide Squad

With eight #1 and #2 Soundscan original studio albums, and four Grammy Award® nominations under his belt since 2006, Rick Ross was a core artist on the Def Jam roster. His drawing power was established virtually overnight when, in an earlier digital era, his 2006 label debut, "Hustlin'" became the ...

24. Stephon Strickland

Actor | You Promised

Stephon Strickland is known for You Promised, Lucha Underground (2014) and AEW Collision (2023).

25. John Cena

Actor | The Suicide Squad

John Felix Anthony Cena was born on April 23, 1977 in West Newbury, Massachusetts to Carol Cena and John Joseph Cena. He is of Italian (father) and French-Canadian and English (mother) descent, and is the grandson of baseball player Tony Lupien. When he was in college, he played football. He then ...

26. The Weeknd

Soundtrack | The Idol

Abel Tesfaye, professionally known as 'The Weeknd' is a Canadian singer born February 16, 1990 in Toronto. Best known for his performances in his latest album 'Starboy' (2016), and numerous other productions including 'Kissland' (2013), Beauty Behind the Madness (2015) which included the mega-hit; ...

28. 50 Cent

Soundtrack | Get Rich or Die Tryin'

50 Cent (Curtis James Jackson) is an American rapper, actor, producer, and entrepreneur.

He began a musical career and in 2000 he produced Power of the Dollar for Columbia Records, but days before the planned release he was shot and the album was never released. In 2002, after Jackson released the ...

29. Eminem

Soundtrack | 8 Mile

Eminem was born Marshall Bruce Mathers III in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Deborah R. (Nelson) and Marshall Bruce Mathers, Jr., who were in a band together, Daddy Warbucks. He is of English, as well as some German, Scottish, and Swiss-German, ancestry. Marshall spent his early childhood being shoved ...

30. Joyner Lucas

Composer | Joyner Lucas: I'm Not Racist

Joyner Lucas was born on August 17, 1988. He is a music artist and actor, known for Joyner Lucas: I'm Not Racist (2017), The Family Plan (2023) and Joyner Lucas & Chris Brown: I Don't Die (2018).

31. Logic

Soundtrack | Suicide Squad

Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, aka Logic, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter based out of Los Angeles, California. He was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland and spent most of his life there before moving to Los Angeles in 2013. Hall had a very tough childhood, in which both of his parents ...

32. Chance the Rapper

Soundtrack | Waves

Chance the Rapper was born on April 16, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Waves (2019), Slice (2018) and Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021). He has been married to Kirsten Corley since March 9, 2019. They have two children.

33. Swae Lee

Soundtrack | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Swae Lee was born on June 7, 1993 in Inglewood, California, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) and The First Purge (2018).

34. Future

Soundtrack | Fast & Furious 7

Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn (born November 20, 1983), better known by the stage name Future, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his mumble-styles vocals and prolific output, Future is considered a pioneer of the use of melody and vocal effects in modern trap music...

35. Young Thug

Soundtrack | Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Jeffery Lamar Williams (born August 16, 1991), known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is considered to be an influential figure of his generation, with his music impacting the modern sound of hip hop and trap music. Known for his eccentric vocal style ...

36. Tyga

Soundtrack | Logan

Tyga was born on November 19, 1989 in Compton, California, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Logan (2017), Fighting (2009) and Furious 7 (2015). He was previously married to Jordan Craig.

37. Chris Brown

Actor | Takers

Christopher Maurice Brown is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. According to Billboard, Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contemporaries as the "King of R&B". His musical style has been defined as polyhedral, ...

39. Pharrell Williams

Soundtrack | Hidden Figures

Pharrell Williams was born on April 5, 1973 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Hidden Figures (2016), Despicable Me 2 (2013) and Despicable Me (2010). He has been married to Helen Lasichanh since October 12, 2013. They have four children.

41. GoldLink

Soundtrack | Project Power

GoldLink is known for Project Power (2020), Uncle Drew (2018) and Insecure (2016).

42. Lil Yachty

Soundtrack | Sonic the Hedgehog

Miles Parks McCollum known professionally as Lil Yachty, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. McCollum first gained recognition on the internet in 2015 for his singles "One Night" and "Minnesota" (featuring Quavo, Skippa Da Flippa and Young Thug) from his debut EP ...

43. Playboi Carti

Soundtrack | Queen & Slim

Playboi Carti was born on September 13, 1995 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Queen & Slim (2019), Good Mourning (2022) and Insecure (2016).

44. Pi'erre Bourne

Soundtrack | Insecure

Pi'erre Bourne is known for Insecure (2016), Trippie Redd feat. 6ix9ine: Poles1469 (2017) and Young Thug Feat. Gunna: Surf (2019).

45. Lil Baby

Soundtrack | Queen & Slim

Lil Baby is known for Queen & Slim (2019), Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) and Lil Baby: The Bigger Picture (2020).

47. A$AP Rocky

Actor | Dope

American rapper from Manhattan, New York City. Rakim is a member of the hip hop collective A$AP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. Rocky released his debut mix-tape Live. Love. A$AP, in 2011. The success of his mix-tape led to a record deal with Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records, and Sony Music ...

48. A$AP Ferg

Soundtrack | The Edge of Seventeen

A$AP Ferg was born on October 20, 1988 in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for The Edge of Seventeen (2016), Game Over, Man! (2018) and Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016).

49. A$AP Yams

Self | Svddxnly

A$AP Yams was born on November 13, 1988 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He died on January 18, 2015 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

50. Nav

Soundtrack | Breakaway

Nav is known for Breakaway (2011), Gucci Mane Feat. The Weeknd: Curve (2017) and NAV Feat. The Weeknd: Some Way (2017).

51. Travis Scott

Soundtrack | Tenet

Jacques Bermon Webster II (born April 30, 1991), better known by his stage name Travis Scott (formerly stylized as Travi$ Scott), is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. His stage name is the namesake of a favorite uncle combined with the first name of one of his inspirations, Kid Cudi ...

52. MadeinTYO

Soundtrack | American Honey

MadeinTYO is known for American Honey (2016), MadeinTYO feat. MoneySign Suede: Blunt in the Booth (2023) and Dave (2020).

53. Famous Dex

Soundtrack | Silicon Valley

Dexter Gore, better known as Famous Dex, is a rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He was born on September 6, 1993 in New York City. He went to Robeson High School, the same school as fellow Chicago rapper Lil Durk. On March 6th, 2016, Famous Dex was announced as the first signed to Rich The Kid's label...

54. Jackson Wang

Soundtrack | Minions: The Rise of Gru

Jackson Wang is a Member of South Korean boy band Got7 under JYP entertainment that debut in January 2014. He is the Lead Rapper, Lead dancer and a vocalist. He is a former member of the National Fencing Team in Hong Kong. He is a Chinese National, Born and raised in Hong Kong. He is fluent in 4 ...

55. Rich Brian

Soundtrack | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Rich Brian was born in West Jakarta, Indonesia. He is known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), The Invisible Man (2020) and The Man from Toronto (2022).

56. 21 Savage

Soundtrack | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Born in Newham, England and raised on the Eastside of Atlanta, 21 Savage, comes from a background of poverty, struggle, crime, and violence. This pain and anger come across as a clear message in his music, do not mess with me or my people. Starting with his debut mixtape 'The Slaughter Starting ...

57. 2 Chainz

Soundtrack | The First Purge

2 Chainz was born on September 12, 1977 in College Park, Georgia, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for The First Purge (2018), Furious 6 (2013) and Project Power (2020).

58. Ice Cube

Soundtrack | Friday

Ice Cube was born in South Central Los Angeles, to Doris (Benjamin), a custodian and hospital clerk, and Hosea Jackson, a UCLA groundskeeper. He first came to public notice as a singer and songwriter with the controversial and influential band N.W.A. His compositions with that group included many ...

59. Eazy-E

Soundtrack | Harsh Times

Eric Lynn Wright, better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and as a member of the group NWA Wright is affectionately called "The Godfather Of Gangsta Rap."

He was born in Compton, California. After dropping out of high school in the tenth grade, he supported ...

60. YG

Soundtrack | Bright

Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson, popularly known by his stage name YG, is an American hip hop artist. He was born in Compton, California. His 2013's single, "My Nigga" featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest charting song of his career. ...

61. Denzel Curry

Soundtrack | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Denzel Curry was born on February 16, 1995 in Carol City, Florida, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Scream VI (2023) and Elvis (2022).

63. Rich Homie Quan

Soundtrack | Fast & Furious 7

Rich Homie Quan is known for Furious 7 (2015), Uncut Gems (2019) and Magic Mike XXL (2015).

64. Boogie

Actor | House M.D.

Boogie was born on September 14, 1981 in the USA. He is an actor, known for House M.D. (2004), Jacked (2001) and Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything (2015).

65. Meek Mill

Soundtrack | Bright

Robert Rihmeek Williams known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he embarked on his music career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group, The Bloodhoundz. In 2008, Atlanta-based rapper T.I. signed Meek Mill to his first record ...

66. Fetty Wap

Actor | Fetty Wap: Trap Queen

Fetty Wap is known for Fetty Wap: Trap Queen (2015), The Week Of (2018) and I'm Not Really Here (2020).

67. Freddie Gibbs

Soundtrack | Battle: Los Angeles

Freddie Gibbs has become one of hip-hop's most important, inimitable, and influential voices via his quotable wordplay, versatile songs, and unflinching honesty. Since 2004, the uncompromising Indiana-raised rapper has built a diehard global fan base and regularly attracted tastemaker adoration. ...

68. Pusha T

Soundtrack | Death Race

Pusha T was born on May 13, 1977 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Death Race (2008), Venom (2018) and xXx (2002).

69. Juelz Santana

Soundtrack | End of Watch

Juelz Santana was born on February 18, 1983 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for End of Watch (2012), The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) and The Watch (2012).

70. Jim Jones

Self | People's Temple

Jim Jones was born during the Great Depression. He was the only son of James Thurman Warren Jones Sr. (1887-1951) and Lynetta Putnam (1902-1977). His father was an alcoholic Klansman and he claimed his mother was part Cherokee Indian. He spent most of his formative years in conservative rural ...

71. DJ Khaled

Actor | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

DJ Khaled was born on November 26, 1975 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), Bad Boys for Life (2020) and Charlie's Angels (2019).

72. Mike Will Made It

Soundtrack | Creed II

Mike Will Made It is known for Creed II (2018), Suicide Squad (2016) and Creed (2015).

74. Gunna

Soundtrack | Superfly

Gunna was born on December 19, 1986 in East St. Louis, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for SuperFly (2018), Fortnite (2017) and Gunna - fukumean (2023).

75. King Von

Soundtrack | F9

King Von was born on August 9, 1994 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was a music artist and actor, known for F9: The Fast Saga (2021), PnB Rock Feat. King Von: Rose Gold (2021) and King Von: Robberies (2023). He died on November 6, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

77. YNW Melly

Composer | YNW Melly Feat. 9lokknine: 223s

YNW Melly was born on May 1, 1999 in Gifford, Florida, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for YNW Melly Feat. 9lokknine: 223s (2019), YNW Melly: City Girls (2019) and YNW Melly Feat. Juice WRLD: Suicidal (Remix) (2020).

78. YBN Nahmir

Soundtrack | Uncle Drew

YBN Nahmir is known for Uncle Drew (2018), Insecure (2016) and YBN Nahmir Feat. 21 Savage: Opp Stoppa (2021).

80. Quando Rondo

Actor | Pretty Kitty Cartel

Quando Rondo is known for Pretty Kitty Cartel (2024), Quando Rondo: Dope Boy Dreams (2019) and My Struggle (2021).

81. Nick Cannon

Actor | Drumline

Nicholas Scott Cannon is an American television host, rapper, actor, and comedian. Cannon began in television as a teenager on "All That" before going on to host "The Nick Cannon Show", 'Wild 'n Out", 'America's Got Talent", 'Lip Sync Battle Shorties", and "The Masked Singer." He acted in the films...

82. YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Soundtrack | The Fate of the Furious

YoungBoy Never Broke Again is known for The Fate of the Furious (2017), The Hate U Give (2018) and The After Party (2018). He has been married to Jazlyn Mychelle since January 7, 2023.

83. Rich the Kid

Soundtrack | The First Purge

Rich the Kid is known for The First Purge (2018), Baywatch (2017) and Bad Boys for Life (2020).

84. Pop Smoke

Soundtrack | F9

Bashar Barakah Jackson (July 20, 1999 - February 19, 2020), known professionally as Pop Smoke, was an American rapper. He is considered by many to be the face of Brooklyn drill. Born and raised in Canarsie, Brooklyn, Pop Smoke began his musical career in late 2018 with his debut single "MPR (Panic ...

85. Iggy Azalea

Soundtrack | Fast & Furious 7

Amethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), known professionally as Iggy Azalea is an Australian rapper, singer, songwriter, model and television personality. Azalea moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a career in music, and has since resided in Los Angeles. Her stage name, from the...

86. Quavo

Soundtrack | The First Purge

Quavo was born Quavious Keyate Marshall on April 2, 1991 in Athens, Georgia & raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Outside of Migos, Quavo has been featured on four singles that have peaked within the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, including DJ Khaled's I'm the One and No Brainer the former of which...

87. Offset

Soundtrack | The First Purge

Offset was born on December 14, 1991 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for The First Purge (2018), Mile 22 (2018) and Triple 9 (2016). He has been married to Cardi B since September 20, 2017. They have two children.

88. Takeoff

Soundtrack | Mile 22

Takeoff was born on June 18, 1994 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Mile 22 (2018), Bright (2017) and Bad Boys for Life (2020). He died on November 1, 2022 in Houston, Texas, USA.

90. Nasty C.

Actor | Nasty C: NDA

Nasty C. is known for Nasty C: NDA (2017), Blood & Water (2020) and AKA & Nasty C: Lemons (Lemonade) (2022).

91. Ariana Grande

Soundtrack | Don't Look Up

Ariana Grande was born Ariana Grande-Butera on June 26, 1993 in Boca Raton, Florida to Joan Grande, a chief executive officer for Hose-McCann Communications & Edward Butera, a graphic designer, photographer, artist and Ibi Designs Inc. owner/founder. She starred in the 2008 musical, 13 before ...

92. Rihanna

Actress | Battleship

Rihanna was born Robyn Rihanna Fenty on February 20, 1988 in Bridgetown, St. Michael, Barbados to Monica Braithwaite, an accountant & Ronald Fenty, a warehouse supervisor. Her mother is Afro-Guyanese and her father is of Afro-Barbadian and British Isles ancestry. Rihanna lived the life of a normal ...

93. Megan Thee Stallion

Soundtrack | Mean Girls

Megan Thee Stallion was born Megan Jovon Ruth Pete on February 15, 1995 in San Antonio, Texas and raised in Houston, Texas to Holly Aleece Thomas & Joseph Pete. The seductive femcee is a full-time college student, as well as a choreographed dancer and model. Under her mother's management company, ...

94. Cardi B

Actress | Hustlers

Cardi B was born Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar on October 11, 1992 in Manhattan, New York City, New York & raised in The Bronx, New York City, New York. She became an Internet celebrity after several of her posts and videos became popular on Vine and Instagram. From 2015 to 2017, she appeared as a ...

96. Ken Carson

Soundtrack | San Fernando Valley

Ken Carson was born on November 14, 1914 in Coalgate, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for San Fernando Valley (1944), Song of Nevada (1944) and Sunset in El Dorado (1945). He died on April 7, 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA.



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