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New Zealand rapper King Kapisi (Bill Urale) made a basketball-themed music video for his 2005 single "Raise Up". Rapping (also rhyming, flowing, spitting, [1] emceeing [2] or MCing [2] [3]) is an artistic form of vocal delivery and emotive expression that incorporates " rhyme, rhythmic speech, and [commonly] street vernacular ". [4]
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Apr 1, 2024 · Learn about rap, a musical style that originated in African American communities in New York City and became a global phenomenon. Explore its history, artists, and facts from Britannica, the trusted source of knowledge.
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Apr 18, 2024 · Hip-hop is a cultural movement that includes rap music, deejaying, graffiti, and break dancing. Learn about its origins, history, elements, and influence from Britannica's experts.
Learn how hip-hop evolved from a Bronx party to a global phenomenon with this timeline of key events, artists, and albums. Explore the genre's origins, influences, achievements, and challenges with photos, videos, and playlists.
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Learn about the history and evolution of rap and hip-hop music, from its origins in the Bronx to its global influence. Explore the key artists, themes, and musical features of rap/hip-hop genres and subgenres.
