Pop Rap

Pop rap is a genre characterized by its fusion of hip-hop's rhythmic swagger and catchy hooks with the melodic sensibilities of pop music. Emerging in the late 1990s and peaking in the 2000s, pop rap often features syncopated, danceable beats, prominent synthesizers, and catchy, sing-along choruses. Vocal styles range from effortless, melodic flows to more aggressive, lyrical deliveries. With its origins in West Coast G-Funk and East Coast hip-hop, pop rap drew inspiration from R&B, rock, and electronic music, creating a distinctive sound that appealed to a broad audience. As a cultural phenomenon, pop rap bridged the gap between hip-hop's street credibility and mainstream pop's commercial appeal, paving the way for future genre-bending and influencing contemporary styles like trap and emo-rap. Notable for its emphasis on catchy hooks and melodic production, pop rap set itself apart from more lyrical-focused hip-hop and hardcore rap, while maintaining the genre's rebellious, youthful energy.

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1up Tee
22simba
4batz
507KAZ
8blevrai
A$AP Ferg
Aaron Modesto
Aminé
Andos
Anycia
BABYKIRA
BILLA JOE
Baby Rich
Bay Swag
BigGucciDame
Bouss
BreezyLYN
Busta Rhymes
CJ Emulous
Carter IV
Coach
Cordae
Costa Lacoste
Costa UK
D.B
Dbraz
Desiigner
Doria
Dylan Reese
Em
Ericson
Fabolous
Flo Rida
Frankie J
Fridayy
G-Eazy
GREGO
Gatti
Gucci Mane
JID
Jacquees
Jay Sean
JeLa
Jeremih
Juicy J
KB
Kal Banx
Kevin Gates
Kid Cudi
King Camil
Legin
LeoStayTrill
Lil Durk
Lil Jon
Lil Man J
Lil Naay
Linga TheBoss
Loe Shimmy
Logic
Luh Duke
Mike & Keys
Mike Posner
Mindflip
Money Montage
Montana 700
NIGGA SHAWN
NIGY BOY
Ouzzi
Pay$o
Purple Monkey
RVIVXL
Rizzy tha Great
Russ
SB the Wavegod
SadBoi
Sam Silver
Scootie Wop
Snoop Dogg
Soulja Boy
Sturdyyoungin
T-Pain
TAELA
TopRankGang
Tory Lanez
Tyga
WZ Beat
Waka Flocka Flame
Will Smith
Wiz Khalifa
Woahkill
Yng Naz
YngSolomon
Young Money
Youngotti
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ian
treamiboii
wherestheplug
Drake
Lil Wayne
Ty Dolla $ign
JAY-Z
50 Cent
Snoop Dogg
Wiz Khalifa
Sean Paul
Lil Durk
Black Eyed Peas
Tory Lanez
Shaboozey
Flo Rida
Kid Cudi
Big Sean
Jack Harlow
T-Pain
Timbaland
mgk
DaBaby
Offset
NF
Tyga
Macklemore
G-Eazy
Ludacris
Gucci Mane
JID
2 Chainz
Russ
DJ Khaled
Nelly
Ryan Lewis
T.I.
Migos
Logic
French Montana
Jeremih
ScHoolboy Q
Juicy J
ATL Jacob
Lithe
Lil Jon
Mustard
Chance the Rapper
YG
Meek Mill
Ski Mask The Slump God
B.o.B
Shaggy
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
A$AP Ferg
Diddy
Pusha T
Busta Rhymes
BossMan Dlow
The Game
Missy Elliott
Mike Posner
Rae Sremmurd
Jamie Foxx
Taio Cruz
Internet Money
Soulja Boy
24kGoldn
Fetty Wap
Joost
Tech N9ne
Kevin Gates
Ja Rule
ian
L.V.
dazy
Blxst
507KAZ
Gym Class Heroes
Wale
Ink
Joyner Lucas
treamiboii
Iyaz
Jacquees
Fat Joe
4batz
Will Smith
Bouss
Cordae
Lupe Fiasco
Lloyd
JT
Kid Ink
Jay Sean
LMFAO
GREGO
Far East Movement
Waka Flocka Flame
Hulvey
Fabolous
Aminé
Nipsey Hussle