Jerk (music genre)
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| Cultural origins | c. 2020; New York, United States |
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| Derivative forms | Jugg |
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Jerk is a microgenre of hip-hop that emerged in New York City during the early 2020s, drawing inspiration from the original wave of jerk rap, known as jerkin' in the street dance culture, which initially gained popularity in the early 2010s.