The 15 Best Chevrolet Impalas in Rap Videos

The official car of rap at its finest.

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West-Coast hip-hop and Chevy Impalas go together like rednecks and confederate flags. The ‘90s were filled with rappers like Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre cruising around in a six-four. But hip-hop’s love affair with the Impala isn’t restricted to the West Coast or the ‘64. Rappers from all over the country have gotten down with models from the Impala’s long history. Check out the unconventional and the conventional—because we couldn’t leave out Snoop, Dre, and Cube—with 15 Chevy Impalas in Hip-Hop Videos.

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2006 Chevrolet Impala SS

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Artist: T.I.
Song: "Top Back (Remix)"

For as much as hip-hop artists have rapped about box Chevys and Impalas, it's interesting to note that the existence of the eighth and ninth (show here) generations are pretty much non-existent. Although they're not nearly as historically significant in the automobile realm, we give props to T.I. for including this slick black panther to go along with the other Chevy representatives. He is a family man, after all.

1961 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: Curren$y
Song: "Twistin' Stank"

Curren$y boasts having seven Chevys and shows off this busted-ass Impala. If anyone has the dedication and loyalty to Chevy to restore the car, it's Curren$y.

1970 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

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Artist: Young Jeezy
Song: "Put On"

1970 was the last year of the fourth-generation Impalas, a truly historic era. The platform used from '65-'70 is the fourth best selling of all time, behind only the VW Beatle, Ford Model T, and Lada Riva.

1964 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg
Song: "Still D.R.E."

Nothing says "Still Dre" like his signature whip. Anything else would strip away the video's authenticity.

1965 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: Game
Song: "Celebration"

Game knows his cars like he knows names to drop. We salute him going with the '65 for the "Celebration" video instead of the more obvious choice of a '64.

1964 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: Skee-Lo
Song: "I Wish"

By the end of the video, Skee-Lo's wish for a '64 Impala came true. You can't win them all, though. He didn't get a little bit taller.

1972 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: T.I.
Song: "Top Back Remix"

This video is spilling with Chevys, including caprices, Corvettes, and a variety of different Impalas. We chose the '72, because how many other '72s have you seen in rap videos? We'll wait ...

1964 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg
Song: "Let Me Ride"

"Let Me Ride" was one of the first hip-hop videos to feature the six-four. It continued to make appearances in Snoop and Dre's videos, as well as many other rappers, on the way to becoming the most iconic car in hip-hop.

1963 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: King Tee
Song: "Let's Go Dippin'"

King Tee influenced one of the greatest rappers of all time. Biggie often imitated this L.A. hip-hop veteran's deep voice, flow and rhyming style. We can't help but wonder if he influenced Dr. Dre's affection for Impalas, too.

1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

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Artist: Chamillionaire
Song: "Ridin'"

Were the cops really hatin'? This flashy car is just begging to be pulled over. The only car that would egg on the popo even mo' (sorry, I had to) is the Chevy Nova from Pulp Fiction, pre-cleanup.

1963 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: Curren$y
Song: "16 Switches"

The song is named for a 16-switch hydraulic kit. What else do you think keeps him in that three-wheel motion?

1964 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: Ice Cube
Song: "It Was a Good Day"

Ice Cube could have devoted an entire verse or, hell, the entire song to his bright green Impala. Driving that alone constitutes a good day.

1961 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: Tupac
Song: "To Live and Die in L.A."

Don't you love when you're burning up in the California sun, selling oranges, and an Impala full of beautiful woman pulls you into the car? Wait, that never happens? Don't ruin this for us.

1964 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg
Song: "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang"

Another Snoop and Dre appearance rolling around in an Impala. Is this all they did in the '90s besides recording classic records?



1960 Chevrolet Impala

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Artist: Game
Song: "My Life"

Rap latched on to the '64 Impala when Ice Cube, Dre and Snoop were all ruling the airwaves and have created a cultural icon ever since. Cruising in a six-four is about as hip-hop as it gets. However, that doesn't exactly make it the most attractive Impala to ever roll off the line. That honor belongs to the first and second generations, with their rare bat wing designs. Sixty was the year Impalas really became a force.

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