American rapper 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) performing at Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, June 3, 2010 Rapping (also dropping, rhyming, flowing, spitting, [1] emceeing, [2] or MCing[2][3]) is an …

Learn about rap, hip-hop and bounce music in Louisiana, including the history, local legends, where to listen to it and more.

The New Orleans rap scene has always been shaped by the presence of bounce music, which is of great significance. Artists like Pimp Daddy, DJ Jubilee, or DJ Jimi were some of the true …

Dec 6, 2025 · rap, musical style in which rhythmic and/or rhyming speech is chanted (“rapped”) to musical accompaniment.

Jan 17, 2025 · From bounce pioneers to rap moguls, these New Orleans rappers brought their city’s unique sound and culture to the forefront of Hip Hop. New Orleans is a city rich in …

Dec 19, 2025 · Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi …

Dec 23, 2025 · Emerging in the 1970s Bronx, New York, rap music originated as a vocal component of hip-hop culture, alongside DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti. Pioneered by DJs …

Dec 23, 2025 · The 25 Best Rap Verses of 2025 From vets like Pusha-T and Kendrick Lamar to newer spitters like Doechii and Nino Paid, these are the best rap verses of 2025 so far.

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Jun 15, 2025 · It's not an easy question to answer, especially when you have the likes of Lil Wayne, Master P, Mystikal, Juvenile, Curren$y, Soulja Slim, Big Tymers and 504 Boyz. All of …