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rapping

[rap-ing] / ˈræp ɪŋ /
NOUN
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Ellis started his career at the age of seven, rapping and making his own music on an Atari computer system.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Before that, he tried his hand at rapping and worked as a foreclosure-prevention counselor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

The video for his new song Story of a Pauper, from his EP Undeniable, pays tribute to his childhood, with Oraka rapping: "I've come a long way from getting chases."

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

In the last few days alone, he could be seen on prime time TV as a judge on “The Voice” and rapping during the “Monday Night Football” intro.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

They found nothing that could make rapping noises.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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