Jimmy Fallon & JT School NY w/ a Hip-Hop History Posted by evie on 10/01/10 | Filed under Nightlife

I gotta hand it to Jimmy Fallon -- despite any skepticism that may have overshadowed his turn as a late-night host, he’s doing a great job of changing people’s minds. Not only does he have The Legendary Roots Crew as his house band, but last night he and Justin Timberlake treated the crowd (and the nation) to a near flawless medley of rap.

During Wednesday’s Late Night broadcast, JT appeared to discuss his role in the currently-has-better-reviews-than-Inception (really), The Social Network. The two were rapping about the movie, and then -- well, they were rapping. And pretty damn skillfully at that.

The survey of songs nimbly ran the gamut of hip-hop's highlights -- from The Sugar Hill Gang to Biggie to Missy , and more -- but I have to take issue with the Soulja Boy inclusion. Let’s be honest -- what has his music really contributed? I mean, other than excessive awkwardness at weddings when Crank Dat blares and even your grandma is getting down, unwittingly condoning the Superman-ing of hoes?

Anyway, the performance is hot. Check it out below.