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Sad Rap: Hip-Hop Laments For Valentine's Day

Hip-hop heavyweights might not always show their softer side, but when their hearts get broken, they're not often shy about airing their woes. As LL Cool J revealed in the sensitive classic "I Need Love," there's a tender heart beneath the surface of even the brashest rapper. Here are five tearjerkers from a group of normally stoic tough guys.

Advisory: Explicit language and subject matter not suitable for all ages.

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Andrew Noz