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For the last few years, local video production team 2-Cent, led by director Brandan “bmike” Odums, has released an annual Christmas-themed video spoofing popular rap and pop stars. This year’s video skewers everything from Beyonce’s “Party” to Chris Brown’s “Look at Me Now”. The parodies are spot-on; if you’re not familiar with the originals, check them out below:

(in order of appearance)

Nicki Minaj: general parody

Big Sean: “Dance (A$$) Remix” ft. Nicki Minaj

Plies: “I’m Da Man”

Rick Ross: “Aston Martin Music”

Beyonce: “Party” ft. J. Cole

J. Cole: “Work Out”

Jay-Z / Kanye West: “Otis”

Tyler the Creator: “Yonkers”

Kreayshawn: “Gucci Gucci”

Lil B: general parody

Chris Brown / Lil Wayne: “Look at Me Now” ft. Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes

Birdman: parodies Busta Rhymes’ role in “Look at Me Now”

Drake: “Headlines”

Wyclef Jean: “If I Was President”

Rihanna: “S&M”

LMFAO: “Sexy and I Know It”