As mentioned in part 1 of our Hip Hop Slang Dictionary, hip hop music’s dictionary uses a variety of slang terms that have changed as hip hop itself has changed over the years. Today we are doing a lyrical breakdown of US rap slang. East Coast rap East Coast rap is most famous for its […]
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Hip hop music’s dictionary uses a variety of slang terms that have changed as hip hop itself has changed over the years. In fact, much of the language used in hip hop is drawn from African American Vernacular English (AAVE). Specifically, hip hop slang makes use of alternative pronunciations, mostly drawn from AAVE. Hence, ordinary […]