These 12 Rappers Lost Weight & Look Better Than Ever was originally published on globalgrind.com
1. Missy Elliott was one of the biggest stars of the ’90s.
![Missy Elliott was one of the biggest stars of the ’90s.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/14545165736085.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
2. Now she’s known as one of the best producers of all time and looks better than ever.
![Now she’s known as one of the best producers of all time and looks better than ever.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/14660272603553.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
3. Rick Ross has always been a big boss.
![Rick Ross has always been a big boss.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/153102755.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
4. Now the rapper just comes in a smaller package—75 pounds smaller (and counting).
![Now the rapper just comes in a smaller package—75 pounds smaller (and counting).](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/04/14602965008001.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
5. Dr. Dre was a comfortable producer from Compton.
![Dr. Dre was a comfortable producer from Compton.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/06/1465919786899.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
6. Then he started hitting the gym as much as the studio…and voilà.
![Then he started hitting the gym as much as the studio…and voilà.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/05/14384719289117.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
7. David Banner went from wild rapper…
![David Banner went from wild rapper…](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/14703192175477.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
8. To superconscious king.
![To superconscious king.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/06/14456236814135.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
9. Timbaland’s larger than life beats won everyone over in the ’90s.
![Timbaland’s larger than life beats won everyone over in the ’90s.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/14703196121719.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
10. But both his beats and his health have gotten even better over the years.
![But both his beats and his health have gotten even better over the years.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2015/10/14432205366252.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
11. Before heading to prison, Remy Ma was a carefree girl from the Bronx.
![Before heading to prison, Remy Ma was a carefree girl from the Bronx.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/115334439.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
12. Remy came home as a grown woman who is clearly about that gym life.
![Remy came home as a grown woman who is clearly about that gym life.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/14669853809299.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
13. Waka Flocka came in the game as a wild boy.
![Waka Flocka came in the game as a wild boy.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/450641350.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
14. There’s nothing in the world that Queen Latifah can’t do.
![There’s nothing in the world that Queen Latifah can’t do.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/107911456.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
15. …Including lose lots of weight while still managing to look like her fine self.
![…Including lose lots of weight while still managing to look like her fine self.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/14603786669906.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
16. Scarface never let the industry change him.
![Scarface never let the industry change him.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/1428534017016.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
17. But the rapper has become more health conscious and feels he’s happier because of it.
![But the rapper has become more health conscious and feels he’s happier because of it.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/14285340814314.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
18. Jadakiss has been a fire emcee for over 20 years.
![Jadakiss has been a fire emcee for over 20 years.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/14703212788018.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
19. With his weight loss, he still looks the same as he did 20 years ago.
![With his weight loss, he still looks the same as he did 20 years ago.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/14703212857278.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
20. Fat Joe may have to change his name after his drastic weight loss.
![Fat Joe may have to change his name after his drastic weight loss.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/14687916564741.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
21. These days, he’s Fly Joe.
![These days, he’s Fly Joe.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/454823998.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)
22. Paul Wall looks like a completely different person. Still tippin’.
![Paul Wall looks like a completely different person. Still tippin’.](https://globalgrind.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2016/08/14292017133028.jpg?w=720&quality=80&strip=all)