In honor of Rick Ross' 'God Forgives, I Don't,' Fuse celebrates our biggest male musicians. From Tenacious D to Cee Lo, here are our favorite artists that bask in their largeness
Who doesn't love a stout singer? A rotund rapper? With so much of Hollywood obesessed with getting skinny, we like the idea of some of our favorite male musicians celebrating the body God (and a healthy appetite) gave them. Here, Rick Ross, a self-proclaimed "fat motherf**ker," goes hard in both the rap game and the putting-cheese-on-everything-he-eats game. His hard work has paid off
Kevin Winter
Ruben Studdard
Ruben Studdard has never been "Sorry 2004" for his portly physique. We're not sorry, either. The 'American Idol' winner has since lost more than 80 pounds through a vegan diet and exercise
Amy Graves
The Pixies' Black Francis
Frank Black poses demurely, making sure his goodies are front and center for the shot
Jim Steinfeldt
Tenacious D
More like Delicious D, am I right?
David Livingston
Les Savy Fav's Tim Harrington
Tim Harrington fashion tip: Play up your best body part by showing it off
Dimitri Hakke
Cee Lo
I see you driving 'round town with the girl I love and I'm like, "Fondue."
Catherine McGann
F**ked Up!'s Damian Abraham
Big guys need love, too. Damian Abraham needs no help in that department
Philip Schulte
Luciano Pavarotti
How would an opera ever end if a fat man never sang?
Ron Scherl
Biz Markie
Just a friend? All we see is more cushion for the pushin'
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Popa Chubby
We're pretty sure a prerequisite for being a successful blues singer is carrying a little extra poundage
David Wolff - Patrick
Bone Crusher
The ATL rapper ain't never scared to show off what he's working with
Jeff Kravitz
Big Pun
The Bronx not-a-player brought all the ladies to the yard not despite his xxxl size, but because of it
Raymond Boyd
Heavy D
Real rappers walk the walk -- 1987's 'Living Large' wasn't only an album title, it was a lifestyle.
Michael Ochs Archives
Notorious B.I.G.
Little-known secret: B.I.G. actually stands for "beautiful ineffable gut"
New York Daily News Archive
Meat Loaf
The "I'd Do Anything For Love" singer isn't so meaty anymore, but he really owned it when he was
Keystone
Fat Joe
What's in a name? In NYC rapper Fat Joe's case, EVERYTHING. Despite shedding more than 100 pounds from his peak weight of 350, when asked if he'd ever change his name, the Bronx rapper told Rap-Up.com, "Naw. I ain’t dropping nothing. Fat Joe is Fat Joe forever."
Scott Gries
Fats Domino
The iconic rock and roller has always played up his bulky build. His debut song was titled "The Fat Man"
Michael Ochs Archives
Tad's Tad Doyle
We think we know how grunge's Tad Doyle got so lovably large—just eating a tad extra...every time
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Har Mar Superstar
The Minnesota singer-songwriter let the world know that gold lame headbands paired with purple underwear isn't only for the svelte
