By now you’re probably well aware of the vast number of stars that have appeared on the “Fast and the Furious” soundtracks throughout the franchise’s 17+ years existence. But what you probably didn’t realize is that quite a few artists have appeared in the movies as actors, as well. From mainstay Ludacris (who plays Tej in the series) to Rita Ora’s brief feature in Fast & Furious 6 to Iggy Azalea’s 15 words of dialogue in Furious 7 and beyond, scroll on to see nine artists who have had parts - either big or small - in the Fast and the Furious franchise!
1. Ludacris
Ludacris has appeared as Tej in The Fate of the Furious, Furious 7, Fast & Furious 6, Fast Five, and 2 Fast 2 Furious.
2. Ja Rule
Ja Rule appeared in The Fast and the Furious.
3. Bow Wow
Bow Wow has appeared in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.
4. MC Jin
MC Jin appeared in 2 Fast 2 Furious.
5. Tego Calderon
Tego appeared in Fast & Furious, Fast Five, and The Fate of the Furious.
6. Iggy Azalea
Iggy appeared in Furious 7.
7. Rita Ora
Rita Ora appeared in Fast & Furious 6.
8. Tyrese
Tyrese appeared in 2 Fast 2 Furious, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6, and Furious 7.
9. Don Omar
Don Omar has appeared in Fast & Furious, Fast Five, and The Fate of the Furious.
PHOTOS: Universal