rapping

Example Sentences

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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

One of its tracks, “Damascus,” features a lead vocal from Syrian singer Omar Souleyman alternating with rapping from Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

There is rapping, there is pop-locking, there is scratching, there is narrative and character.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

“Seeing them, these white Jewish guys who were rapping and on tour with Run-D.M.C. was crazy to me,” said the hip-hop producer, whose real name is Alan Maman.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

The Plain Dealer eagerly anticipated Leah’s arrival: “There are to be rapping times in Cleveland this week.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock