Word: rhymebiterã
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...whether in quoted rhymes, posse shout-outs or P-Funk samples—is a constitutive element of the rapper’s craft. The tension between lyrical innovation and “respect for the culture” allows Nas to decry “a rhymebiter??s rthyme” on his debut album Illmatic, while still drawing lyrical nourishment from idols like Rakim. Whether Vanilla Ice or Black Eyed Peas, pop outsiders who appropriate rap forms without a nod to their numerous predecessors are ostracized. Though these sequential links are vital, slicing the intricate mesh...
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