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Hip Hop artists are known to use stage names but at times do advertise or bring out their real names such as rappers Jay-Z ( born Shawn Carter ), 50 Cent ( born Curtis Jackson ), Diddy ( born Sean Combs ), Ludacris ( born Chris Bridges ), and Lil ' Wayne ( born Dwayne Carter Jr .).

Eminem has used his real name, Marshall Mathers, in various public events and as an alter ego, as his real name gained recognition as the title of his multi-platinum album, The Marshall Mathers LP.

Similarly, LL Cool J released the albums Mr. Smith and Todd Smith in 1995 and 2006 respectively under his real name Todd Smith.

As well, Rapper-Singer-Actress Queen Latifah also did something similar when she released The Dana Owens Album under her own given name, Dana Owens, when she changed her musical direction from Hip Hop to Vocal Jazz.