The only thing more baffling in this world other than quantum physics or Jimmy Buffet as a human being, are the names that rapppers choose for themselves. So, we tried to lessen the confusion for you by determining the literal interpretation of rapper names, so you can get back to figuring out why Jimmy Buffet would write a song about beignets.

The only thing more baffling in this world other than the state of this current election or Jimmy Buffet as a human being, are the names that rapppers choose for themselves.

So, we tried to lessen the confusion for you by determining the literal interpretation of rapper names, so you can get back to what's important: figuring out why Jimmy Buffet would write a song about beignets.

Waka Flocka Flame

(Momma named him: Juaquin Malphurs)

Waka: is a pre-Columbian Mayan archaeological site occupied during the Preclassic period.
Flocka: a mutation of the verb “flocculate,” meaning “to cause lumps or masses to form.”
Flame: fire.

Interpretation: To burn down an ancient, lumpy archeological site.

Childish Gambino
(Momma named him: Donald Glover)

Childish: of, or resembling a child or infant.
Gambino: infamous mafia family from the 1930’s.

Interpretation: A person who is childish, but can also murder you and is wanted for loansharking.

A$AP Rocky
(Momma named him: Rakim Mayers)

ASAP: abbreviation for “as soon as possible.”
Rocky: full of or abounding in rocks.
$: relating to, or dealing with cash.

Interpretation: A very quick and thrifty rock pile.

Chamillionaire
(Momma named him: Hakeem Seriki)

Cham- (prefix): the beginning of a whole bunch of words.
Millionaire: your asshole neighbor who invented Chipotle.

Interpretation: A chameleon, champion, or piece of chamomile that has been endowed with millions thanks to the popularization of burritos.

T-Pain
(Momma named him: Faheem Najm)

T: we don’t know what it stands for, so we’re making it up.
Pain: physical or emotional suffering or distress.

Interpretation: Tornado pain? Tea pain? Titicaca pain? Tit pain? Whatever …

Birdman
(Momma named him: Bryan Williams)

Bird: a flying, disease-ridden reptile.
Man: a human being belonging to the species Homo sapiens.

Interpretation: A person who, thanks to a recent trip to China, has acquired a rare but fatal strain of avian flu and has spent the last three months asking you to send him porno mags and beef jerky to his quarantine cell.

50 Cent
(Momma named him: Curtis James “Boo Boo” Jackson III)

50 cents: half of US $1.

Interpretation: The amount of loose change it takes to treat and protect a child suffering from a Neglected Tropical Diseases for a whole year, or half a thing of french fries from McDonald’s. Donate now.

Nipsey Hu$$le
(Momma named him: Ermias Asghedom)

Nipsey: what do we look like, rocket scientists?
Hussle: to work hard at something.
$: relating to, or dealing with cash.

Interpretation: The remnant of a complete nipple that broke off of its nipple substrate to pursue its dream of becoming an accountant.