Not only is hip hop the biggest genre in the United States, but its impact is felt globally. Born in the streets of the Bronx, hip hop has grown immensely. In the inner city, kids would repurpose what was available to them to showcase their creativity. Some had their parents’ vinyl records that they scratched and scarred to create their own sound, and some just had their mouths and minds. With hands cupped around their lips to beatbox while another mouth rhymed, the essential element of an MC was solidified. This era birthed the freestyle. How does one favor when only relying on quick wit and wordplay? It is a question posed to every rapper. Whether in jest amongst peers, trying to produce a song, or promote a new album, it is always an entertaining skill watch. Take a look at some of our favorite freestyles below.
Latto
Favorite Bar: “How the hell you pescatarian in a lamb chop truck?”
Fivio Foriegn
Favorite Bar: “These types of thoughts is going through my dome/ C.O. want my autograph, n**** f*** you let me go home”
Jadakiss
Favorite Bar: “Something hot drop I get it in all flavors/ he’s a d*** you p****, y’all neighbors”
Vic Mensa
Favorite Bar: “Praise the most Allahu Akbar, you act hard/ my n***** running up with them tools like it was Nascar”
Vince Staples
Favorite Bar: “We spun around his block he did the running man/ shotty did the little Kim, missed him but we hit his friend”
Tierra Whack
Favorite Bar: “Used to hit the ATM/ spirit on slim, now i exchange for the yen”
Baby Tate
Favorite Bar: “Never been violent but I’m not afraid to pop eyes/ they know I’m the baddest all of these n***** got eyes”
Method Man & Black Thought
Favorite Bars:
Method Man: “Got bad grammar but y’all dont quote me, I keep it ‘bama/ Like Thor and I get low key so keep a hammer”
Black Thought: “Something nasty skirted off the lot/ It is darker than the kettle, I am blacker than the pot”
Lil Kim(2000) & Foxy Brown (2001) Rap City
Favorite Bars:
Lil Kim: “Chick I ain’t dumb/ I keep a stun gun inside my hair bun”
Foxy Brown: “I’m Def Jam’s first broad/ I’m like a Bentley, you a Honda Accord”
Megan Thee Stallion Fire in the Booth Freestyle
Favorite Bar: “When I pop it he get stiffer than some fake titties”
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