No matter where you go in the world, music will always have an impact on the people who live there – including you! Whether you use music to celebrate, to concentrate, to escape, or to simply chill out, there are countless genres of music for you to listen to. From Jazz to pop, to gospel, to country, to classical and more, the musical opportunities really are endless. Yet, there is one genre of music that is reigning supreme in many different countries.
Of course, we’re talking about rap music! Often called hip-hop, rap music is a relatively new category within the world of music, and has only really been readily available for listeners since the 1970s. Despite its young age, rap music and rap musicians as a whole have made sure that their lyrics and bars are heard all around the world – and they do a pretty epic job of doing so. In fact, for the first time in 2017, rap music overtook rock music to become the most popular genre in the United States of America, which is kind of a big deal… and then some. Because of this, these famous rappers have high-class cribs that will leave you drooling.
When rap music debuted its rhythmic rhyming speech during the 1970s, it did not immediately make its way onto the radioways. Instead, young African-Americans would showcase their skills during inner-city block parties around New York City. It was until 1979 that hip-hop became a popular genre with people all around the country and across the world – and by the mid-to-late 1980s, we were blessed with the Golden Age of Hip-Hop, where names such as the Beastie Boys, Ice Cube, N.W.A, Slick Rick and more used their epic beats and lyrical genius to entertain fans around the globe. Despite its growing popularity, rappers then and now still stay humble and remember their small beginnings. Much of their inspiration comes from childhood struggle, poverty, gang violence, and minority culture – something which thousands of people can relate to.
Yet, using rap music to interpret their humble beginnings has actually worked in these rappers’ favor. Today, some of the biggest rappers in the world include Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Tyga, and while they still rap about their struggles, their real life is now pretty different. With millions of dollars in the bank, these rappers are able to afford the finer things in life – including some pretty incredible cribs. Have you ever wondered what these cribs really look like? Well, we’ve got the inside scoop…
[post_page_title]Drake – Outside of his crib[/post_page_title]
Although he may now be one of the most popular rappers in the business, Drake lived his life a little differently when he was younger – considering he got his start on the Canadian teen drama, Degrassi! Nevertheless, Drake made it his mission to write lyrics and make music, and he’s since become a worldwide name. Thanks to his hard work and talent, Drake has been able to shell out a whopping $7.7 million to live in his “YOLO Estate” in Hidden Hills, California. While it may look prim and proper from the outside, the lagoons and water slides are ready and waiting for the party of the year.
