San Antonio rapper eyes local H-E-B as backdrop for Texas-centric rap video

If you happen to see a camera crew walking through the aisles of a San Antonio H-E-B someday soon, chances are you'll be ...

What Rap Lyrics Teach Students About Storytelling and Persuasion

Rap isn’t just entertainment. It’s applied writing. Every strong verse uses voice, structure, evidence, and emotional control ...
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Rap music just vanished from the Billboard Top 40 for the first time in 35 years

For the first time in more than three decades, not a single rap song ranks among the 40 most popular tracks in America. Last week's Billboard Hot 100 marked the end of a remarkable 35-year streak, ...
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There Are No Rap Songs in the Top 40 for the First Time in 40 Years, but Why—a Dip in Commercial Dominance, Rule Changes, Taylor Swift?

The latest Billboard Hot 100 chart is unlike any other one in recent memory. According to the outlet, for the first time in 35 years, there are no rap songs in the chart’s Top 40. The update comes as ...