Gallery: Infographic: The Most Comprehensive Map of Rap Monikers Ever

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    The Massive Map of Hip-Hop Monikers taxonomizes more than 1,000 names. *Image: PCL*
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    The chart breaks it down into various categories like size. *Image: PCL*
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    Doctors, professors, and wizards are all accounted for. *Image: PCL*
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    Did you know Rick Ross stole his name from an actual cocaine trafficker? He [wants it back](http://www.spin.com/blogs/the-real-rick-ross-would-like-his-name-back-now-please/), by the way. *Image: PCL*
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    There are a lot of letter-related names in the rap world. *Image: PCL*
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    Obviously, the chart doesn't include *every* rapper ever named, but it's still pretty dizzying in its scope. *Image: PCL*
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    It's 60x40 inches. Yes, that will take up a decent chunk of your wall. *Image: PCL*
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    Gotta love that some rappers name themselves after minerals. *Image: PCL*
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    The chart looks a lot like a tangled family tree, with some rappers' names overlapping between categories. *Image: PCL*
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