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A fusion genre combining the sounds of parent music genres, Emo Music and Hip Hop.

Popularized in the mid-2010's with acts such as Lil Peep, Lil Uzi Vert, Trippie Redd, nothing, nowhere and XXXTentacion. The music platform known as SoundCloud built this genre up from what it was prior.

In the mid-2000's, the sound of Emo Rap was first inspired from projects from prominent hip-hop artists such as Kanye West, Kid Cudi and Drake on projects '808's and Heartbreaks', 'Man on the Moon: The End of Day' and 'So Far Gone' respectively. The sounds implemented in this genre of music refer back to conscious rap and indie rock instrumentals with a distorted trap vibe. Pop Punk and Emo songs are heavily sampled. Bands such as Brand New and Underoath are usually regularly sampled.

Lil Peep, who tragically died on November 15th, 2017 from a drug overdose was recognized as the pioneer or 'Kurt Cobain' of Emo-Rap which refers to the topics he discussed in his songs. Usually, being suicidal thoughts, depression, breakups and drug usage. Which, also are the prominent discussions in this genre as a whole.

Another prominent artist of the genre, XXXTentacion, was murdered on June 18th, 2018. He was considered also to be one of the main figureheads of the genre as a whole. As he brought rage, depression and overall unique sounds to his music that were influenced by rock, punk and hardcore music.
Emo rap is the new hip buzzworthy term to describe a movement of SoundCloud rappers who mix trap beats, indie rock samples, and open sentimentality. Emo bands from the ’90s through the aughts seem to be a touchstone for these MCs because of their diary-like emotional content and knack for melody.

~ from, Riotfest.org
Emo Rap by madting19 June 22, 2018
Urban Dictionary Merch
Sub-genre of rap.
As its name suggests, a combination of rap music and emo music.
While Afro-centric, alt rap/conscious rap, and political rap have been well received w/o debate; emo rap is the antithesis of most of hip hop’s essence.
Hip hop, in general, seeks to establish the alpha –- making a name for yourself via graffiti, being the illest lyricist/battle rapper, biggest balla/highest rolla, etc.
‘Emo’tions are a vulnerability in the armor of dominance.
Emo Rap songs that have passed under the radar:
Heartless - Kanye West
I Need Love - LL Cool J
Passin Me By - The Pharcyde
Emo Rap by golden scarecrow May 4, 2009
Related Words
Emo rap = emotional rap/ sad rap

Some might say that rappers like

Lil peep
Xxxtentacion
Lil Uzi vert
Etc.
Make sad/emotional rap music
Emo rap
Yo peeps rap song are emo AF
Emo rap by Boohoo138 September 30, 2018

Emo Rape 

When someone cuts other people instead of themselves against the other persons will.
"Someone emo raped me, thats why I have that cut on my arm."
"Riiiiiiight."
Emo Rape by Shannisse November 28, 2006

Emo raptor

One who falls into the emo category(see emo), and also has a hip or arm problem which forces one to walk in such a way as to resemble a velociraptor. Also, may stalk his pray(cheating girlfriend), at her place of work, attempting to catch the said girlfriend in the act of flirting with the other guy.
The emo raptor attempted to catch her with me, but i was too smooth.
Emo raptor by Emo raptor hunter March 15, 2009

Emo Rapunzel 

A character, often of a taller height, with long dark hair and a generally darker aesthetic. Probably hates the world, too.
"...Izuru Kamakura..."
"That's emo rapunzel, right?"
"yep. anyways..."

preppy rapist emo 

a highschool girl who dresses preppy, usually happy but can get really depressed at the smallest things. oh and "rapes" her friends at lunch
person: omg is that Annie?
person 2: yeh she's a preppy rapist emo
person: let's run before we get raped again.....
preppy rapist emo by cilil einna January 24, 2009
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