The 10 Best Food-Obsessed Rappers to Follow on Instagram

We've rounded up the top hip-hop food lovers in the Insta game, from well-known gourmands like Action Bronson and 2 Chainz, to more under-the-radar epicures like Trick Daddy and RiFF RAFF.

Charlotte Steinway

Falling down the rabbit hole of hip-hop Instagram can sometimes make you wish you’d stuck with sunsets and gym selfies—between the 8,000th pair of Air Yeezys, the grainy strip club shots, and the thirsty commenters storming Nicki Minaj’s feed, it requires a commitment to the rap life that’s sometimes easier to stomach in the form of a hot 16.

Thankfully, there are a few artists who bring something more to the table—the dinner table, that is. As hip-hop gets increasingly food-obsessed, it’s only fitting that many rappers have become top-tier food pornographers.

So who’s worth the follow if you’re more into lobsters and shrimp than cars and clothes (or at least a healthy balance of both)? From well-known gourmands Action Bronson and 2 Chainz, to more under-the-radar epicures like Trick Daddy and RiFF RAFF, we’ve rounded up the most food-crazed MCs (and one DJ) on Instagram. Honorable mentions go to Master Chef Lil B, whose motto is “let that boy cook” (yet never posts photos of food); Lil Jon’s three-day juice cleanse; Ace Hood’s questionably sponsored posts from Fresh Meal Plan; and Juelz Santana’s multi-part series of his fully-stocked fridge.

Here are the 10 best rap-game food lovers to follow on Instagram.

Charlotte Steinway is @thecharlotteletter on Instagram, where she posts (probably too many) photos of her New York life, and @CharLOLtte on Twitter, where she pretty much exclusively tweets about Arby’s and Drake.

Trick Daddy

Instagram handle: @trickdaddydollars Followers: 77,800 Why you need to follow: Trick Daddy should be followed immediately by anyone who is a) trying read a bunch of NSFW InstaQuotes about women or b) obsessed with Southern food. Trick is big on cooking, as evidenced by the videos he posts, from writhing Maryland Blue crabs to smoke emanating off his plate of corned beef hash and grits. We think they're evidence that he should have his own show. Specific food obsessions: The Miami native clearly loves seafood (see the above conch salad inside a pineapple, topped with a tower of fried conch, which he pronounces cock), but he also gets busy with eggs and grits-heavy brunches. Special shoutout to the above pic of a pickled pig’s foot nestled next to a bag of Lay’s Salt & Vinegar chips. As Trick likes to say, "Welcome to the Ghetto."
Action Bronson

Instagram handle: @bambambaklava Followers: 220,969 Why you need to follow: In addition to being the greatest food-rap MC of all time, Bam Bam Baklava regularly flaunts his culinary chops and epic eating habits on Insta. Interspersed with heavily-bearded selfies and proof of his heavy shoe game are some serious gastronaut snaps, from stinging nettle gnocchi to hay-scented omelets. Specific food obsessions: Action’s big on sampling the local cuisine wherever he’s touring, whether it's Parisian macarons (pictured) or Chicago deep dish (though he also claims to have found “The Only Pastrami Sandwich in all of New Zealand”). The Flushing, Queens native also reps some of NYC’s food-nerd hot spots, ‘gramming everything from Prosperity Dumplings to Minetta Tavern’s iconic Black Label Burger.
Raekwon

Instagram handle: @raekwon Followers: 173,100 Why you need to follow: While Raekwon doesn’t post meals as frequently as the other foodie rappers on our list, he’s always on point when he does. For “Raekwon The Chef” (his Insta subhed), it’s all about the presentation—if he weren’t a rapper, he could be a damn food stylist. Specific food obsessions: Anything that photographs well. From a plate of shrimp-studded grits dusted with paprika to a summer salad, BBQ-glazed salmon and perfectly-cooked asparagus to expertly decorated Wu-Tang Christmas cookies, Rae is as much about the look as he is about the taste.
Slim Thug

Instagram handle: @hogglife101 Followers: 151,092 Why you need to follow: Aside from a few epic shots of himself getting a pedicure, Houston rapper Slim Thug is worth an Insta follow for showcasing some surprisingly pretty plates—plus the occasional big booty ho, of course. Mmm mmm, delicious. Specific food obsessions: While most of Slim’s Instas are taken at steakhouses (no shade), that doesn’t stop him from showcasing his heavy affinity for seafood—specifically lobster, whether stuffed or in corn dog form (pictured above).
DJ Funk Flex

Instagram handle: @djfunkflex Followers: 221,927 Why you need to follow: Though he's not a rapper, Hot 97 legend Funkmaster Flex gets a special spot on this list for bringing some welcome healthfulness to hip-hop Instagram. His well-balanced meals (and heavy dose of muscle cars) are a nice palate-cleanser when your feed is otherwise inundated with Cronuts and Doritos Locos Tacos. His signature brand of over-excitement also translates well to the medium. Specific food obsessions: Hold up, wait a minute–are those market sides? Flex is a big fan of leafy greens, charred Brussels sprouts, and lean proteins, like grilled salmon and herbed chicken. We’ll give any rapper credit for having the balls to post a photo of a meal that may or may not have been delivered from Westville.
RiFF RAFF

Instagram handle: @jodyhighroller Followers: 507,897 Why you need to follow: RiFF RAFF, also known as Jody High Roller, also known as Rap Game Bon Jovi, is worth following on Instagram because he has a song called “Versace Salad.” That’s all you need to know. Specific food obsessions: Anything that’s neon—think Icees, Slurpees, Four Loko, Gatorade, a bowl of Yogurtland fro-yo (heavy on the colored sprinkles). Jody even manages to make fairly normal colored foods—Cuban rice and beans, a package of Lunchables—look downright Technicolor via some rave-inspired iPhone filters.
Ja Rule

Instagram handle: @ruleyorkcity Followers: 183,102 Why you need to follow: We’re still waiting on photographic proof of his fresh-outta-jail microwave cookbook. (Apparently it's not a real thing, but we will continue to hope against hope.) Until then, Ja keeps us sated with some insight into where he’s been eating now that he’s no longer behind bars—usually, Morton’s or Tao. Specific food obsessions: Ja’s got a sweet tooth for real. From heart-shaped red velvet cakes to a flaming Baked Alaska (pictured), he’s a dessert guy through and through. Also, we've learned that Pineberries, a cross between pineapple and strawberries, are apparently his “new favorite food.”
e-40

Instagram handle: @e40 Followers: 228,568 Why you need to follow: Bay Area rapper E-40 stepped up his California cred last fall when he announced the launch of Earl Stevens Selections, his own wine label. His Instagram is the best place to track his oenological progress—last we checked, his wines were sold at 7-Eleven. Specific food obsessions: E-40’s food interests are refracted through a wino lens: In addition to a fair amount of bottle promotion, his feed is a good place to find crucial wine-pairing tips: Red wine goes with steak, lobster, and shrimp, he explains; mango moscato with barbecue. Skee Skert.
Juicy J

Instagram handle: @juicyj Followers: 1,041,574 Why you need to follow: Though Juicy J is the king of the zip and the double cup, the Three 6 Mafia member has been stepping up his food game as of late. He’s also got more in common with the rest of Instagram than you may think: he loves brunch and mimosas. Specific food obsessions: Instead of photographing his Sunday $19.95 AYCD brunch deal like the rest of us basic bitches, Juicy J lets us know he’s keeping it trippy (mane) by ordering room service and mimosas made with Dom, Veuve Clicquot Rosé, and Perrier-Jouët.
2 Chainz

Instagram handle: @hairweavekiller Followers: 1,267,122 Why you need to follow: 2 Chainz, a.k.a. Tity Boi, a.k.a. Hairweavekiller is so good at the food-porn game, he's even turned his personal chef into a minor celebrity. Not only does he constantly rep the importance of a hearty breakfast, but he also keeps presentation in mind. Plus, his captions are consistently hilarious, particularly when they involve the phrase “lil brunch.” Specific food obsessions: Seafood (more specifically, shrimps as garnish and “crab legs by candlelight”). Turkey bacon. Hard-boiled eggs with the yolks scooped out. English muffins topped with three or four rogue berries. Skittles. His proud membership in the clean plate club.

The 10 Best Food-Obsessed Rappers to Follow on Instagram

Trick Daddy

Action Bronson

Raekwon

Slim Thug

DJ Funk Flex

RiFF RAFF

Ja Rule

e-40

Juicy J

2 Chainz

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