Lgbtq+ Hip Hop

LGBTQ+ hip hop is a vibrant and eclectic genre that blends hip hop's rhythmic foundations with experimental production, introspective lyrics, and unapologetic self-expression. Emerging in the 2010s, it drew from the underground scenes of Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles, where artists merged elements of trap, cloud rap, and electronic music with queer culture. Characterized by lush, atmospheric soundscapes, often featuring synthesizers, distorted basslines, and jazzy instrumentation, LGBTQ+ hip hop frequently incorporates melodic rap, spoken word, and emotive vocal delivery. This genre not only provided a platform for queer artists to share their experiences and stories but also challenged traditional hip hop's heteronormative norms, influencing a new wave of inclusive and genre-bending music. Its intersectional approach and fusion of styles have made LGBTQ+ hip hop a significant force in contemporary music, resonating with a diverse audience and pushing the boundaries of hip hop's creative possibilities.

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Angel Haze
Azealia Banks
Backxwash
Big Freedia
Big Momma
Brooke Candy
Cakes da Killa
Dai Burger
Frank Ocean
ILOVEMAKONNEN
KAYTRANADA
Kae Tempest
Kalifa
Katey Red
Kevin Abstract
Lil Nas X
Lil Peep
Mykki Blanco
Nicky Da B
Princess Nokia
Quay Dash
Queen Pen
Rye Rye
Saul Williams
Syd
TT The Artist
Taylor Bennett
The Internet
Yo Majesty
Young M.A
Zebra Katz
Frank Ocean
Lil Peep
Lil Nas X
KAYTRANADA
Syd
Azealia Banks
Queen Pen
The Internet
Young M.A
Princess Nokia
ILOVEMAKONNEN
Kevin Abstract
Big Freedia
Kae Tempest
Brooke Candy
Saul Williams
Nicky Da B
Angel Haze
Mykki Blanco
Cakes da Killa
Taylor Bennett
Zebra Katz
Rye Rye
Backxwash
Quay Dash
TT The Artist
Yo Majesty
Kalifa
Dai Burger
Katey Red
Big Momma