RAPPER Definition & Meaning

rapper

[ rap-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person or thing that raps rap or knocks.
the knocker of a door.
Slang. a person who chats or talks, especially freely.
a person who performs rap music, especially professionally.

rapper

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noun

something used for rapping, such as a knocker on a door
a performer of rap music

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of rapper¹

1605–15; 1970–75, Americanism rapper fordef 3; rap ¹ + -er ¹

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“Oakland in ’87 was hella wild,” gloats rapper Too Short, the film’s narrator.

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Mr Combs was one of the most successful rappers and music moguls in the US, known for helping make people stars.

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The music video for Kendrick Lamar’s song “i,” which prominently features the interior of the 5 Star Bar, was shot long before the rapper became a household name.

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The motion also included a screenshot of the rapper’s post.

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I’m not a rapper, but hip-hop was a huge influence on us early on, so to have that respect from the Black community was f— cool.

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