I've been tracing the evolution of rap music over the years and thought it would be an interesting topic to discuss. From the old school rhymes of Grandmaster Flash and The Sugarhill Gang, through the socially conscious raps of Public Enemy and Tupac, to the trap beats of Migos and Kendrick Lamar, the genre has changed immensely.
It seems that as rap has become more mainstream, it's also become more diverse. We now have artists experimenting with a range of styles, crossing genre boundaries, and reaching wider audiences. This, I believe, is both a boon and a bane. On one hand, the diversity allows for more creativity and wider reach, but on the other hand, it might lead to dilution of the original essence of rap music.
What do you all think about this evolution? How do you think the rap scene will change in the next decade?
