Live and Die for Hip Hop

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"Live and Die for Hip Hop"
Single by Kris Kross featuring Aaliyah, Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri, and Mr. Black
from the album Young, Rich & Dangerous
Released	February 8, 1996
Recorded	1995
Length	3:43
Label	So So Def Ruffhouse Columbia Sony
Songwriter(s)	Jermaine Dupri Shawntae Harris Mr. Black Jeffrey Cohen Narada Michael Walden
Producer(s)	Jermaine Dupri
Kris Kross singles chronology
"Tonite's tha Night" (1995) "Live and Die for Hip Hop" (1996)
Aaliyah singles chronology
"I Need You Tonight" (1995) "Live and Die for Hip Hop" (1996) "Are You Ready" (1996)
Jermaine Dupri singles chronology
"Live and Die for Hip Hop" (1996) "We Just Wanna Party with You" (1997)

"Live and Die For Hip Hop" is a song by American rap duo Kris Kross, released as the second and final single from their third album, Young, Rich & Dangerous (1996). It is their ninth and final single overall, and features rap stars Da Brat, Jermaine Dupri, Mr. Black and background vocals by R&B star Aaliyah. The song contains a sample of "Baby Come to Me" by Regina Belle. It was not as successful as "Tonite's tha Night", however it did gain some success, making it to #72 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. A remix was made featuring DJ Clark Kent.