This week it was announced there’s going to be a hour-long hip-hop themed episode of The Simpsons, riffing on The Great Gatsby. It’s apparently going to be about Mr Burns making friends with a rap mogul, and feature a guest shot from Empire’s Taraji P. Henson. Obviously, The Simpsons hasn’t been at its best for over a decade now, so part of us is worried this could go horribly wrong. But on the other hand, we can’t not get excited about an all-hip-hop Simpsons special.
This won’t be the first time beats and rhymes have come to Springfield though. Over its 25-year life span, the show has featured cameos from the likes of 50 Cent, Ludacris and Cypress Hill, as well as Bart’s own short-lived rap career. Here are the key Simpsons hip-hop moments so far.
Cypress Hill & The London Symphony Orchestra do ‘Insane In The Membrane’
Pranksta Rap ft. 50 Cent
Luda Crest
Which episode: “Gal of Constant Sorrow”, season 27
When you’re 10 years old receiving a measly few dollars, or pounds, it’s a f***ing upgrade. The smart move would be to put the money into a piggy bank, but if you’re Bart Simpson you damn well know it’s about that ‘YOLO’ life. El Barto remakes his own version of Drake’s “Started From The Bottom” while throwing $1 bills in the air like they’re confetti and it goes really, really well. In fact it’s genius! Who says The Simpsons are losing the cultural relevancy? They must be out of their damn minds!