10 Famous Musicians Who Are High-Level Mixed Martial Artists

3. Wiz Khalifa

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Wiz Khalifa is a rapper out of Minot, North Dakota who was released tracks like 'See You Again' and 'Young, Wild, and Free.' The chart-topping recording artist has also done a good deal of mixed martial arts training in recent years.

Khalifa is a jiu-jitsu practitioner who trains under eighth-degree black belt Rigan Machado. He has also trained Muay Thai with former UFC title challenger (and current Bellator fighter) 'Alpha' Cat Zingano.

Sports Analyst Jay Glazer, who sparred with the rapper, claimed that Khalifa is good enough to fight professionally. Khalifa agreed with Glazer's assessment but then stated, 'You got to pay me a whole bunch of money to get me to fight, man.'

There are some videos of Khalifa's MMA training online and while he showcases some solid skills, a career change might be a bit premature. That being said, the musician has worked with and learned from some very skilled individuals.

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From 1999-2003 Jacques performed on the Florida independent pro wrestling circuit. He also has an amateur wrestling background and currently holds a certification in Krav Maga. Jacques graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2003, with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. He currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. Follow him on twitter @goodeals79.