Black Comedy

Black comedy music, also known as comedy rap or hip-hop comedy, is a genre that combines humor, satire, and storytelling with hip-hop beats and rhythms. Characterized by its use of irony, sarcasm, and witty wordplay, black comedy music often features rapid-fire delivery, catchy hooks, and irreverent lyrics that tackle topics like racism, relationships, and everyday life. Emerging in the 1980s and 1990s, the genre drew from African American oral traditions, blues, and jazz, as well as hip-hop's early days of party rhymes and social commentary. At its peak in the late 1990s and early 2000s, black comedy music reflected the frustrations and absurdities of urban life, resonating with a generation of listeners seeking humor and catharsis. With its bold, unapologetic style, black comedy music influenced the rise of alternative hip-hop and spoken word, while also pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in mainstream comedy.

Latest Black Comedy Release
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God Reason
Single - Released February 21, 2025
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  1. February 21, 2025
  2. December 11, 2024
  3. August 2
  4. February 1
  5. December 15, 2023
  6. September 1
  7. April 14
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  9. March 14
  10. October 28, 2022
  11. September 14
  12. June 17
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  14. December 1, 2021
  15. September 30
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  17. April 30
  18. March 5
  19. June 26, 2020
  20. April 30
  21. February 27
  22. February 14
  23. February 14
  24. February 2
  25. October 25, 2019
  26. October 18
  27. September 20
  28. September 14
  29. August 23
  30. August 14
  31. December 20, 2018
  32. November 16
  33. July 27
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  35. June 5
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  37. January 30
  38. December 5, 2017
  39. December 1
  40. October 5