In an attempt to stand-out from the crowd in the ever-expanding rap world, many rappers have adapted catchy phrases and ad-libs. Some are memorable, some are annoyingly addictive and others…not so much. Here’s some of the first ones that we thought of…thanks to Legend for the assist.

OJ Da Juiceman:

AYYE!

Let’s be honest, this has no place on any ‘Best’ list. Shit sounds like a gay chihuahua barking.

Joell Ortiz:

YAOWAH!

Ortiz is nice, but damned if I have any idea what the significance of this catch-cry is. Maybe it’s the BK version of Fred Flintstone’s ‘Yabba Dabba Doo!’?

Jim Jones:

BALLIN!

If for nothing else, Jimmy will be forever remembered as a pioneer in introducing metro fashion and funny jeans to the rap game.

Juelz Santana:

AYE!

Before the Juiceman ripped him off, Santana was holding it down for all the rapping pirates.

Max B –

OWW!

Is this the part where I type ‘Free Wavy Crocket’?

Master P –

UGH!

Best cover of a Masterdon Committee song ever. Actually, it’s the only one.

Birdman:

BLRUUUURRR!

When Baby isn’t lip-locking with Weezy, he’s making pigeon noises.

Gucci Mane:

BURRR!

I suspect Radric has spent a lot of time watching Bring It On.

Clipse:

EGHCK!

Cot damn that was tough to transcribe. We thought YUGHK! originally, but it turns out EGHCK! is the official. I can die happy now, huh?

MC Eiht:

GYEAH!

An originator of the rap catchphrase, this may be one of the best known intro phrase since $hort Dog.

Sean Price:

P!

This may be the most effective audio signature ever.

Too $hort:

BEEYITCH!

The original and the best.

Cam’Ron:

KILLA!

He may have changed his handle to the more radio-friendly Cam’Ron, but we’re constantly reminded of his original MC moniker through this classic declaration of ignorance.

Jadakiss:

AH-HEARGH!

Half laugh, half cackle…and tough as nails to imitate.

DMX:

ARF! ARF!

As the British would say…barking mad.

Lil’ Jon:

YEAAHH! / OKKKAAAYYY!

If Dr. Teeth from the Muppets was a rapper, as immortalized by Dave Chapelle.

Screwball:

HOO-HA!

The call of the wild out in QB, Blaq Poet still reps this on every track he laces.

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