Rap

first rap singers

Coke La Rock is generally recognized as the first, or one of the first, MCs to rhyme in the early 1970s, working alongside DJ Kool Herc. While he was the first to rhyme in the Bronx in 1973, other key early figures include DJ Hollywood, who brought a melodic style to discos, and King Tim III, who appeared on the first rap record "King Tim III" in 1979

how rap started

Rap originated in the early 1970s in the South Bronx, New York City, emerging from African-American, Afro-Caribbean, and Latino communities. It began as a key part of hip-hop culture, with DJs like DJ Kool Herc creating "breakbeats" at parties, while MCs (masters of ceremonies) spoke over the music to energize the crowd, evolving from influences like Jamaican "toasting," jazz, and oral traditions.

these are some singers

WARNING!: 13+ to listen

Born: January 23, 1998, Plantation,FL

Died: June 18, 2018 (age 20 years), Deerfield Beach, FL

Real Name:Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy

music: SoundCloud rap, emo rap, and trap metal

WARNING!: roughly 13-15+ to listen

Born: December 2, 1998, Chicago, IL

Died: December 8, 2019 (age 21 years), Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL

Real Name:Jarad Anthony Higgins

music: emo rap, blending melodic hip-hop with emotional, pop-punk, and rock influences

WARNING!: roughly 13-16+ to listen

Born: October 17, 1972 (age 53 years), Saint Joseph, MO

Died: still alive

Real Name:Marshall Bruce Mathers III

music: Eminem is a seminal hip-hop artist whose primary genre is hip-hop/rap

Early life

He was born into a poor family where he struggled to live a normal life. At the age of six, XXXTentacion attempted to stab a man who was attacking his mother and, later throughout his childhood, would be in and out of correctional facilities for other violent charges.

Kid

XXXTENTACION had 1 son named Gekyume

siblings

• Aiden Kerr: Identified as his younger brother on his mother's side.
• Ariana Onfroy: His older sister on his father's side, who publicly shared views on his death.
• Corey Pack: His younger half-brother who was involved in legal actions regarding the rapper's estate.
• Givon & Ayla: His other half-siblings from his father's side.

Musical Beginning

Musical Beginnings: His aunt persuaded him to join the school and church choirs, though he was expelled for attacking another student. He learned to play piano and guitar while at Sheridan House Family Ministries.

End life

End life Grappling With The Complicated Life and Painful Death of ...XXXTentacion (Jahseh Onfroy) did not end his own life; he was murdered on June 18, 2018, in a fatal shooting during an armed robbery in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The 20-year-old rapper was leaving RIVA Motorsports when he was blocked by an SUV and shot by armed assailants, according to.

Overview

Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, who went by the stage name XXXTentacion, was an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Florida in 1998, he released his first song on SoundCloud in 2013 and became a prominent figure in SoundCloud rap. His distinctive sound blended elements of rock, punk, and emo with hip-hop, and his lyrics often addressed mental health, love, and loss.

Early life

Early life: Juice WRLD (born Jarad Anthony Higgins on December 2, 1998) grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, primarily raised by his mother after his parents separated when he was three. A self-taught musician who played piano, guitar, and drums, he developed a diverse musical taste from early exposure to rock and pop, later incorporating hip-hop influences

Kid

kid: juice wrld had no kid's sadly

siblings

• one older brother, Brian Wallace

Musical Beginning

Musical Beginnings: His mother, a religious and conservative woman, initially did not allow him to listen to hip-hop. He instead developed an interest in rock bands like Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco via video games like Guitar Hero.

End life

American rapper Juice WRLD (Jarad Higgins) died on December 8, 2019, at age 21 from an accidental overdose of oxycodone and codeine, not by suicide. He suffered a seizure at Chicago's Midway Airport following a federal search of his private jet

Overview

Juice WRLD, the stage name of Jarad Anthony Higgins, was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who emerged from the SoundCloud rap scene in the late 2010s. He became a leader of the emo rap genre, blending emotional lyrics, melodic rap, and Auto-Tuned vocals with pop punk and Chicago drill influences. His raw, instinctive freestyle process in the studio created a signature sound that resonated with fans.

Early life

Early life:Born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Eminem had a tumultuous childhood marked by poverty, abandonment by his father, and constant moving between Missouri and Michigan. Raised by a single mother, he frequently changed schools, faced severe bullying, and found refuge in hip-hop, beginning to rap at age 14.

Kid

kid: biological daughter Hailie Jade Scott (born 1995), and adopted daughters Alaina Marie Scott (born 1993) and Stevie Laine Scott (born 2002)

siblings

• Sarah Mathers
• Nathan Samra-Mathers

Musical Beginning

Musical Beginnings: His mother, a religious and conservative woman, initially did not allow him to listen to hip-hop. He instead developed an interest in rock bands like Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco via video games like Guitar Hero.

Overview

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and record executive. He's widely considered one of the most influential and greatest rappers of all time, and is credited with helping white rappers gain acceptance and popularizing hip-hop in the Midwest. Eminem built his reputation through open-mic contests in Detroit, where his rhyming skills were recognized.