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Nas famously compared the rap game and drug game on his freshman opus Illmatic. But for some aspiring, current and former record label CEO’s, the two go hand and hand. That is, at least, according to the U.S. government.

Over the years, several record labels have been charged with pushing packs as well as raps, using their legit label operations as front for an illegal get money movement. Here are seven such rap imprints that have been accused of moving rhymes like and weight.

Note: All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

 

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