variants
or less commonly hip hop
1
: a cultural movement associated especially with rap music
2
: the stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rap
also
: rap together with this music
hip-hop
adjective
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Reflecting on his roots and the impact of his work on hip-hop, Metro’s passion for the genre is radiant.
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Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 15 May 2024
The promotion encompasses multiple genres from pop, rock, country, R&B. metal, hip-hop and more, including artists like 21 Savage, Maren Morris, New Kids on the Block, Peso Pluma and Janet Jackson.
—Sarah Michaud, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
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Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 15 May 2024
The promotion encompasses multiple genres from pop, rock, country, R&B. metal, hip-hop and more, including artists like 21 Savage, Maren Morris, New Kids on the Block, Peso Pluma and Janet Jackson.
—Sarah Michaud, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
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“Hip-hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hip-hop. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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