Are We in the Midst of a Rap Epidemic?

When Hip-Hop music first arose it meant something.  People were rapping for help, rapping to tell the world what it was like to be a minority.  Take rap group NWA for example.  NWA's goal wasn't always to be famous.  They rapped about what they had to live through.  Don't get me wrong, however, I am a fan of artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, Bryson Tiller and all these recent rappers.  My main focus for this article is on people like Jake Paul and the numerous other YouTubers writing these diss tracks about each other.  Let me elaborate.

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Roughly 3 months ago, former Vine star and current YouTube sensation, Jake Paul, uploaded a diss track aimed towards his brother, Logan Paul and ex-girlfriend, Alissa Violet, called 'It's Everyday Bro'.  The track essentially consists of Jake Paul boasting about how rich he is, showing off Lamborghini's, Rolex's, and other expensive paraphernalia, and his rapid rise to fame on YouTube.  Using trap style beats and typical rap bars, it's definite that these YouTubers want in on the rap life.  Since the release of Jake's track, we have seen countless other tracks in response to Jake as well as multiple other large YouTube creators.

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YouTubers aren't the only ones attempting to become rappers, however.  14-year-old Florida native, Danielle Bregoli, also known as the 'Cash Me Ousside' girl, has been working on a rap career of her own.  Danielle recently released her debut song, titled 'These Heaux' under her rapper name Bhad Bhabie.  In 'These Heaux',  Bregoli raps about how she doesn't care about the haters or people who try and bring her down.  Danielle has also done a remix of Kodak Black's hit song 'Roll in Peace' featuring XXXTENTACION.  In the remix, Bregoli explains how she can no longer 'Roll in Peace', also rapping "TMZ follow me".  Is this Danielle's way of saying she doesn't want the fame?  

There is no doubt that we are in the midst of a rap epidemic, however, like all trends, it will fade away over time.  Unfortunately, for now, we must put up with the cheesy diss tracks and remixes until that time comes.

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