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   rap

   /rap/

   verb

   • 1. strike (a hard surface) with a series of rapid audible blows, especially in order to attract attention: "he stood up and rapped the table" Similar hitstrikebangthumpknockinformal:whackthwackbashwallopliterary:smite
   • ▪ strike (something) several times against a hard surface: "she rapped her stick on the floor" Similar knocktapbanghammerbatterpound
   • ▪ strike sharply with a stick or similar implement: "she rapped my fingers with a ruler"
   • ▪ criticize severely: informal "certain banks are to be rapped for delaying interest rate cuts" Similar rebukereprimandreproachscoldadmonishreproveremonstrate withchastisechideupbraidberatetake to taskpull upcastigatelambastread someone the Riot Actgive someone a piece of one's mindhaul over the coalscriticizecensureinformal:tell offgive someone a talking-togive someone a telling-offdress downgive someone a dressing-downgive someone an earfulgive someone a roastinggive someone a rocketrap over the knucklesslap someone's wristlet someone have itbawl outgive someone hellcome down onblow uppitch intolay intolace intogive someone a caningslap downblastragkeelhaultick offhave a go atcarpetmonstergive someone a mouthfultear someone off a stripgive someone what forgive someone a rollickingwiggive someone a wigginggive someone a rowrowchew outream outvulgar slang:bollockgive someone a bollockingtear someone a new arseholerip someone a new arseholechew someone's assream someone's asstear someone a new assholerip someone a new assholedated:call downrategive someone a ratingtrimrare:reprehendobjurgateOpposite praisecomplimentcommend
   • ▪ say sharply or suddenly: "the ambassador rapped out an order"
   • 2. perform rap music: "he raps under the name of Mr T"
   • 3. talk or chat in an easy and familiar manner: informal North American "we could be here all night rapping about the finer points of spiritualism"

   noun

   • 1. a quick, sharp knock or blow: "there was a confident rap at the door" Similar blowhitknockbangcrackthumpinformal:whackthwackbashwallopknockknockingtapbangbanginghammeringbatteringpoundingrat-tat
   • ▪ a sharp criticism: informal "social services were smarting from an Ombudsman's rap"
   • 2. a type of popular music of US black origin in which words are recited rapidly and rhythmically over an instrumental backing: "the label specializes in rap and modern soul"
   • ▪ a piece of rap, or the words themselves: "the track's a surprisingly lyrical rap"
   • 3. a lengthy or impromptu conversation: informal North American "dropping in after work for a rap over a beer"
   • 4. a criminal charge, especially of a specified kind: informal North American "he's just been acquitted on a murder rap"
   • 5. a person's reputation, typically a bad one: informal North American "why should drag queens get a bad rap?"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the senses ‘severe blow with a weapon’ and ‘deliver a heavy blow’): probably imitative and of Scandinavian origin; compare with Swedish rappa ‘beat, drub’, also with clap1 and flap.

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2. www.billboard.com › lists › best-rap-albums-all-timeBest Rap Albums of All Time: 100 Greatest in Hip Hop - Billboard

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   5 days ago · The 100 Greatest Rap Albums of All Time (100-26): Staff List. We count down our picks for the best full-length hip-hop projects ever made.

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   5 days ago · Rap is the most important musical development of the last half-century. It is a Black art form that reflects, comments upon and helps define the American experience.

4. www.ranker.com › list › best-indian-rappers-rankedThe 35 Best Rappers From India - Ranker

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   5 days ago · Rappers from India have put their own stamp on the industry, incorporating traditional Indian sounds and Bollywood elements, as well as native languages like Hindi and Punjabi. The end result is a style of rap that feels wholly unique, yet also keeps with hip-hop traditions.

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   What is a hardcore rap song?

   • Hardcore rappers only. Hardcore hip hop is a subgenre of rap music that developed at the beginning of the 1980s. The genre's aggressive, angry, gangster lyrics tackled the harsh conditions of the urban experience and have resonated with many rap fans. The tenacious beats of hard rap songs add to the intensity.

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   Why are hardcore rap songs so popular?

   • The tenacious beats of hard rap songs add to the intensity. Hardcore rappers are recognized as the precursor to gangsta rap due to its unapologetic stances on anger and aggression towards violence, police brutality, crime, poverty, drugs and rebellion. Many hardcore rap songs take on these issues head on.

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   Who are the most famous rap producers?

   • We also can't leave out white producers, such as Murda Beatz, Kenny Beats, and Scott Storch. Featuring rising stars new to the scene and some of the most famous names in music history, these trailblazing figures have each pushed the boundaries of rap with their distinctive styles and continue to make waves in today's music industry.

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   3 days ago · Hardcore rap has become one of the most important subgenres of rap and has also played an important role in shaping conscious rap and political hip hop. So, who are the best hardcore rappers? Any list of hardcore rappers has to include names like the Geto Boys, DMX, Necro, Big L, Immortal Technique and Notorious B.I.G.

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   3 days ago · Using criteria like popularity amongst listeners, innovative sound production, consistency in delivering hits, and endorsements from top rap artists, this fan-driven list of the top producers aims to emphasize the real appreciation and support each artist garners from the public.

8. lawrato.com › indian-kanoon › ipcIPC Section 376 - Punishment for rape - Punishment and bail

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   5 days ago · The amendment defined rape as coercive non-consensual sexual intercourse between a man and a woman. Interestingly, this amendment was also brought due to the widespread criticism of the judgment in the case of Tukaram v State of Maharashtra.

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