10 Best Guest Verses In Rap History

Man, Andre 3000 is so freakin’ cool.

Now that it’s out of the way we can talk about the Int’l Players Anthem and more specifically Andre’s famous “three stacks” verse. While most of hip-hop’s culture is concerned with partying and getting with as many people as possible, however at some point even rappers settle down. Usually much to the dismay of their comrades. This is what Andre raps about. Simultaneously an apology, an explanation and a warning, the introduction by Andre is a piece of art.

The following verses (particularly Pimp C’s) are solid, but Andre’s verse outshines them all. It alone matches the tone of the song, his prophetic swagger matching perfectly with the soul in the beat. It manages to play off the verses of the original artists without getting in their way but at the same time works well standing alone. Keep your heart three stacks.

So, I typed a text to a girl I used to see
Sayin that I chose this cutie pie with whom I wanna be
And I apologize if this message gets you down
Then I CC'd every girl that I'd see see round town and
I hate to see y'all frown but I'd rather see her smiling
Wetness all around me, true, but I'm no island
Peninsula maybe, makes no sense I know, crazy
Give up all this pussycats thats in my lap no lookin back
Spaceships dont come equipped with rearview mirrors
...
My partner yellin "Too soon! Dont do it! Reconsider!
Read some litera - ture on the subject
You sure? F**k it
You know we got your back like chiroprac - tic
If that b***h do you dirty
we'll wipe her ass out as in detergent
Now hurry hurry, go on to the altar
I know you aint a pimp but pimp remember what I taught ya
Keep your heart 3 stacks, keep your heart
Aye, keep your heart 3 stacks, keep your heart
Man, these girls is smart, 3 stacks, these girls is smart
Play your part
Play your part"