Do you believe there is a difference between rap and hip-hop?
116220
rap is a part of the hip-hop culture.. hip-hop includes various elements like rap, DJ-ing, break dancing, clothing stuff etc... go 2 this cool site 2 know more bout this.. \n\nhttp://www.hiphopgalaxy.com/
938111
all of rap isn't violent or stupid.  There are other rappers that are great Will Smith and many others.  Rock also has very violent lyrics.  If you listen to more Rap then you will see that it's not so bad.
626712
Hip Hop is an evolving culture. It changes with each generation! Since Hip Hop is more of a movement, it has no boundaries. After Lupe Fiasco came out with Kick,Push- he opened the door for skateboarding/rap. He made it cool and aceptable for black skateboarders. So people are going to roll with popular new concepts. Look at The Neptunes; they have a skateboarder image. I'd say it started with them. Hip Hop is about self expression. A melting pot of individual skills, knowledge, personalities, sports, styles, fashion, & art incorporated in music & life!\n\nBut I feel you. Just like the videos with all the bling bling, grillz, half naked women, & rims & etc... People can run things into the ground!
894065
Rock by FAR!  Rap isn't music, its just fast, crude poetry.  Notice at rap concerts there are usually no actual instruments, therefore not really music.  I'd rather deal with emotions than smoke a blunt or fuck a bitch anytime.
1039150
well for white people, rock!! but for black people rap!! but for me i like rap and r&b
823110
Hello Trademark,\n\nIn my opinion, Reggaeton is better than Rap because it gives Latin (Hispanics) youths something to call their own.\n\nHope that answers your question.\n\nhttp://richardliriano.com
931423
There are generally two views that are accepted:\n1. Hip-hop is the culture which rap is merely a part of.  In that sense, the hip-hop culture consists of rap, break dancing, etc.\n2. Some refer to rap as the deragatory, idiotic music that tends to go mainstream (like practically anything by Lil Jon, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, etc) and hip-hop as the less popular/less mainstream music that focuses on political issues, love (actual love, not hoes, prostitutes and what-have-you), etc.\nOh and examples of good artists  (IMO) are:\nThe Roots\nTalib Kweli\nMos Def\nBeatnuts\n\nAnd here's an exerpt from one of my favorite songs, just to reinforce that while mainstream rap music is oversaturated with derogatory, disgusting, dumb songs, that there are quite a few rappers that have songs that focus on respectable topics:\n"Keepin' your head above water, hustlin' to survive\nSome people chasin' a dream, others just chasin' a high\nSome people blind leading the blind, they chasin' a lie\nSome people chokin', backs broken, barely makin' it by\nBut still they workin' all they live, they pushin' for the light\nGivin' everything they got to stitch them swishes on ya Nike's\nPuttin' pockets on our jeans, mining diamonds for them rings\nRewarded with small change and bullets in the brains\nAnd it makes me feel strange everything we take for granted"\nFrom "Why (What's Going On)?" by The Roots\nI hope that clears things up.
424772
You can't dance to it. I hate rap with all of my heart. Some people may think you rambled on a bit, but I agree with every word you said. Rap is just talking fast about things that we don't need to hear. My Humps is a good example because it is crude beyond belief, is annoying and is still a big hit. Why? Because there are enough unintelligent and dumb people out there who think swearing, backed by an incessant beat, is cool. Give me a break.
1054610
I like your argument, you're not biased about anything and show both sides.\n\nI agree, and rap/hiphop/r&b is my favorite (usually because it's so much more fun to dance to). I like rock or punk sometimes but I can't listen to anything that's constant screaming. To me, I don't consider it really music. But if that's what you like, then hey, I'm not stopping you.\n\nI guess what I'm trying to say is that people have very different tastes in music sometimes. The world is incredibly diverse, everyone's so different in their own personal ways. This is just one of them.\n\nWhat do they see in this music? Maybe they prefer hardcore, angry music, or maybe it gives them a rush. I don't know, and probably never will. But again, if that's what they prefer than I see nothing wrong with it.
513534
Actually, I know a lot of upper lower and just plain lower class white people who listen to a lot of rap, and I feel I can fairly assume that they are a reflection of a more widespread trend among their peers, thus I'd wager a lot of lower class white people listen to a lot of rap.\n\nSo, that probably blows your percentage.\n\nOh, and there was a night spot in my town where I went every Thursday for DJ House Party/Hip Hop night.  The whole damn building would shake and sway, I kid you not.  Damn, but those were some hellacious nights.  I miss 'em (bar closed and no one else filled the spot).\n\nI'm a white dude of varying income levels...
657256
Many rap acts push the envelope of sexuality, drugs, murders, and gang life.  But rap isn't doing anything that hasn't been done before.  Metal music tends to celebrate many of these themes.  The difference is that music in the past usually pushed the envelope using some time of clever lyrics or symbolism.  Today the rap lyrics just come right out and say it.  The biggest difference between rap and the other genres that have the same celebration of unrealistic decadent lifestyles is the quality of the musicianship.  Do any rap musicians even know how to read music or play an instrument?  The real crime here is that the hip hop generation is growing up listening to crappy music.  There are quality musicians all over the world not being heard because of the popularity of this music that's all about the lifestyle and not about the musicianship.
141426
Rap is over-rated. It is too commercialized to make money, and there is no heart in it.
453239
Rap does not exist anymore. Only commercial hip hop and they all suck these days. Not like the good ol' days with Dre, Tupac, and you know the rest. All we have these days are horrible artists like D4L, Crime Mob, and sell outs like Eminem and 50 Cent.
866256
Depends on how you define "Hip Hop". As a culture, there are positive and negative aspects, as with all cultures. As music alone, any answer is subjective and would be subject to interpretation by each individual's experience.  Hip hop music may be "uplifting" to some, yet not others.
330787
I actually think that rock is more popular than rap right now.\n\nI listen to both and many other genres anyway.
976001
rap are songs that get you moving and the lyrics they use are pretty good but as far as rap music now it sucks most of the "rap" music being put out is terrible thats why im an old school hip hop fan dedicated to lyricism but rap is good when your in the club having fun
1100538
that is retarded.  Sorry im not trying to offend you i don't even like rap, but that is just stupid.  Can you please explain why you think this???