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One of the enduring traits of artists within hip-hop, from generation to generation, is the freedom of self-expression. The very soul of hip-hop is based off the freestyle, coming up with lyrics and ...

Three 6 Mafia's influence on rap has been apparent throughout the 2010s. Their gritty and lo-fi aesthetic served as a blueprint for A$AP Rocky when he made his debut ...

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Narrated by Chuck D, Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History explores the genre's early days through the lens of freestyle rap, featuring legendary artists discussing the history and intricacies of rapping ...

This is your brain on freestyle rap: Study reveals characteristic brain patterns of lyrical improvisation. ScienceDaily. Retrieved December 9, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2012 / 11 / ...

Domiio, one of the newer artists on Lil Wayne’s Young Money label, is starting to turn heads in the rap game. He’s from Broomall, PA, just outside of Philly, and he’s been making noise ever since he ...

“Freestyle Love Supreme,” the hip-hop improv show that won a special Tony Award for its Broadway run, is different every night. Different guest stars. Different audience input. Different rap riffs.