One would be hard-pressed to deny the impact that hip hop is having on gifted students. More specifically, because hip hop is a creative and exciting male-dominated culture, gifted males gravitate to hip hop culture. From the perspective of two Black men from two different generations, this article was inspired by discussions about the role of hip hop in our own personal and professional lives as well as the lives of our gifted sons. The authors share their insights to help educators understand the tremendous impact of hip hop on gifted males. Attention is given to the origins of hip hop and unpacking negative images associated with hip hop as they relate to gifted males. The authors conclude with recommendations and resources for parents and educators interested in using hip hop to academically engage gifted males. (Contains 2 tables and 8 notes.)