Rap Music

Chapter 1

WHEN?

Rapping first gained popularity in the U.S

It started as street art in 1970

Especially among African American teenagers.

During 1990 rap matured from an old-school-style, which was louder and included more complex lyrics. Artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg and Tupac ruled the charts during this time.

Rapping involves the speaking or chanting of rhyming lyrics, often set to a beat. The rhyming created by rappers is considered by many to be o­ne of the most sophisticated styles of poetry. What’s more, these rhymes often address provocative subjects such as sex, violence and socio-political issues.

Chapter 2

WHO?

The main people who started the rap was Tupac and Snoop Dog.

They were the first people to make money and be famous from making rap music and songs.