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The staple “Lil” and “Young” in rappers’ names go way back in hip hop. Check out these 22 rappers who adopted the name and went on to have successful careers.

1. Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne Source:WENN.com

2. Lil Pump

Lil Pump Source:Nabil Elderkin/Warner Bros.

3. Lil Ronny MothaF

Lil Ronny MothaF LIVE At #979CarShow 2018 (PHOTOS) Source:Radio One

4. Lil Boosie

Kings Of The Streets Tour Source:WENN

5. Lil Baby

Lil Baby LIVE At #979CarShow 2018 (PHOTOS) Source:Radio One

6. Lil Xan

VMA Awards Guest Source:WENN

7. Lil Yachty

Lil Yachty's Surprise Birthday Lunch Source:Getty

8. Lil Flip

Bric's Block Party Source:#LiveBFela

9. Lil Durk

Gucci Mane: Trap God Tour concert Source:WENN

10. Lil Uzi Vert

60th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Red Carpet Source:Getty

11. Lil Scrappy

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON: Advance VIP Movie Screening Source:Getty

12. Lil Bow Wow

Erica Mena & Bow Wow Source:Getty

13. Lil Fizz

Bring It On Sountrack Release Party Hosted By Lil Fizz And J-Boog Source:Getty

14. Lil’ Zane

Array Source:WENN

15. Young Jeezy

Jay Z Hosts Reign Nightclub Source:Getty

16. Young M.A

Young M.A Source:Getty

17. Young Dolph

JMBLYA 2017 - Dallas - Front Of House Photos Source:Jose Estrada

18. Young Greatness

Young Greatness at 92.7 The Block Source:Tonya Jameson

19. Young Thug

young thug Source:z1079 summer jam 2016

20. Young Buck

MTV Sucker Free Presents Red Man, Young Buck, & Baby Boy Source:Getty

21. Young Scooter

Young Scooter Source:Jalil Lateef

22. Young Dro

Ed Lover Show Source:StarterCAM / EdLoverShow.com