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Rap rock 

Rap rock is a hybrid of rap and rock music.

You can usually find traditional instruments of rock like guitars, bass guitars, and drums. Vocals can be sung, rapped or both. You may also see electronic sampling equipment, scratch pads and a DJ.

Now here's the part that some kiddies can't seem to get right: Rap rock is a broad definition for the hybrid genre. Nu metal and rapcore are just specific examples of rap rock.

Nu metal tends to be heavier, harder music with electronic elements, it leans more towards metal (hence the name). Bands such as Slipknot, KoRn, and Godsmack fall into this category.

Rapcore is more of a hybrid between rap and hardcore punk (instead of metal). Bands like House of Pain, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine and some of the works of KoRn are good examples of this genre.
Rap rock is a genre of music in which labels can get a bit messy because people often think of Rap rock as being another name for Nu metal or Rapcore.
Rap rock by Ichy July 23, 2008
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Rap rock 

Rap Rock 'bands':
Limp Biscuit
Lincoln Park
Corn
Rap rock by alarumba February 12, 2008

rap-rock 

A music genre that is a combonation of rap and rock.
1:Linkin Park & Jay-Z.
2:I Hate definition#2.
rap-rock by N.I.N. July 6, 2005

rap-rock 

What the fuck are you talking about? KoRn and the Red Hot Chili Peppers aren't rap-rock.
rap-rock by me September 3, 2003

rap-rock 

A horrible music genre that needs to burn in hell... Sublime is Dub music.
America doesnt make music like we used to.
rap-rock by East Bay Ray November 6, 2004
Musicians that can't sing and in some cases can't write their own music (*cough* Crazytown) so they TALK over a few randomly assigned power chords distorted beyond recognition.
I can't believe rock stations play this crap. And what's the deal with Eminem? Evidentally "white rapper" = rock music.
Rock Rap by steelman August 16, 2003

The "Rock" Rap

The rock rap is the rap song known as "face off" in particular the part where Dwayne the rock Johnson sings
someone - Yo! Did you hear the "rock" rap?
You - Yeah!
The "Rock" Rap by Ridingryder1 November 22, 2021
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Please note that this wedding is child-free (under 10) and a No Surprises Wedding (NSW). Reach out to wedding planner Sami Smith to request approvals or exceptions; please note that exceptions will be rare. Limited child care for under-10s will be available. All approvals will be noted and included in planning. Unapproved, or surprise exceptions, will result in guests being asked to leave.
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