Country Rap

Description

Country Rap is a fusion genre that combines elements of country music with hip-hop, featuring rap verses over country-style instrumentation. It often includes themes of rural life, partying, and storytelling.

History

Country Rap, also known as 'hick-hop,' began gaining traction in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It evolved as artists from rural areas started incorporating rap into their music, blending traditional country sounds with modern hip-hop beats. The genre gained mainstream attention with artists like Bubba Sparxxx and Cowboy Troy, and later with the viral success of songs like 'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X.