trap music

Meaning

Noun

A subgenre of hip-hop that originated in the early 1990s in the southern United States, typified by bleak themes, aggressive lyrics, and distinctive synthesizers and drums.

Origin

After rapper T.I.'s 2003 album Trap Muzik, dealing with themes of street life and drug dealing. See trap.

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