While mainstream rappers express their affection for video games from time to time, the underground "nerdcore" hip-hop movement takes the connection to a whole other level. There are entire songs and albums dedicated to a l♔ove of gaming, and many of these artists plug references into their most popular tracks.

Here are our 10 favorites. Crank �ജ�your PC speakers, dial the geekiness to 11 and let's get rolling.