After an immense amount of research, XXL discovered that many rappers are more talented than people initially think, and their talents spread beyond just the realm of rap. One would be surprised to find out that rappers are experts in all facets of life, with talents stemming from both pre-fame interests and skills MCs acquired after making it big. From sports to instruments; rappers undeniably have some hidden talents to be on the look-out for.

As a child, J. Cole was a first-chair violinist for the Terry Sanford Orchestra. In 2011, the rapper shocked the internet as he busted out "Canon in D Major" on a tiny violin in an episode of his web series, "Cole Summer," around the time his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story. 50 Cent also doubles as a photographer. In 2011, he served as a guest photographer for Smooth Magazine’s 10th anniversary issue. A$AP Ferg happens to be a very talented painter. One of his abstract paintings, of what is believed to be John Lennon and Yoko Ono, actually hangs above A$AP Rocky's bed. Let's not forget Snoop Dogg is one hell of a football coach with Snoop's Youth Football League, Childish Gambino has three Writers Guild of America Awards for his script writing, Ice Cube went to school for architectural drafting and Eminem is the go-to guy for comic books.

From J. Cole to Ice Cube, check out a gallery of rappers with hidden talents above.

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