Last week, we compiled some photos of your favorite rappers during their teenage years. While doing research, we found that some of the most heartwarming photos came long before their awkward high school phases. So here's another round of vintage pics, this time with the MCs even younger.

From Kanye West's school photo above, to Kid Cudi hugging a stuffed animal, to the Notorious B.I.G. going down a slide, here are 40 Photos of Rappers as Kids.

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