The first time they did it, it was completely unexpected and a viral sensation. Now late-night viewers expect Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon to launch into a “History of Rap” performance each time J.T. appears on his buddy’s talk show.
Well, Timberlake’s most recent guest spot brought more of the same.
Keeping up with their fun tradition of performing a medley of classic hip-hop songs, the duo karaoke’d over The Roots’ backing tracks of everything from L.L. Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out” to Kanye West’s “Stronger.”
Catch the latest “History of Rap” performance, a full track list, plus the rest of the triology after the jump.
Run-DMC – “King of Rock” L.L. Cool J – “Mama Said Knock You Out” DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “Parents Just Don’t Understand” De La Soul – “Me, Myself and I” J.J. Fad – “Supersonic” Sir Mix-a-Lot – “Baby Got Back” Young MC – “Bust a Move” House of Pain – “Jump Around” Ice Cube – “It Was a Good Day” Coolio – “Gangsta’s Paradise” Fugees – “Killing Me Softly” Beastie Boys – “Sabotage” Jay-Z – “I Just Wanna Love You (Give It 2 Me)” OutKast – “Ms. Jackson” Snoop Dogg – “Drop It Like It’s Hot” Kanye West – “Stronger” Nicki Minaj – “Super Bass” Naughty By Nature – “Hip Hop Hooray”
