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Genre
battle rap
Parent Genre: hip hop

Battle rap is a subgenre of hip-hop music that focuses on lyrical content and wordplay, often featuring aggressive and confrontational themes. The genre is characterized by intense verbal sparring between two or more rappers, with each artist attempting to outdo the other with clever rhymes and insults. The beats used in battle rap are typically hard-hitting and minimalistic, allowing the focus to remain on the lyrics. This style of rap has gained popularity in recent years, with many artists using it as a platform to showcase their skills and gain recognition in the industry.


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List of battle rap artists

Here is a list of battle rap artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the battle rap genre. You can find out what battle rap genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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