Smart Ass Rappers...10 MC's That Went To College

Before they were selling out shows and spitting bars, these rappers spent their time hitting the books.

Some finished, but some were only there for a little bit. Here's a list of 10 emcees who believed in getting an education.

• J Cole attended St. John's University.
• Talib Kweli attended NYU and majored in theater.
• Kanye West went to Chicago State University and Columbia College.
• It has been reported that Plies either went to the University of South Florida for nursing or to Miami University in Ohio on a football scholarship.
• Ludacris went to Georgia State University for music management.
• David Banner went to Southern University.
• Diddy went to Howard University.
• Common went to Florida A&M.
• Lil Wayne and Paul Wall went to the University of Houston.

Kenny Asks:

• A majority of these rappers did not complete their school degrees -- but they're still successful. When do you believe it's okay to drop out of school to pursue your dreams?
• Can you see any of these rappers holding any other jobs? Pick one of them and let us know what you think they would be good at, other than rap.