Michigan rap
| Michigan rap | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Early 1980s, Michigan, U.S. (mainly Detroit) Mid-2019–early 2020 in Flint |
| Subgenres | |
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| Regional scenes | |
| Midwestern hip-hop | |
| Other topics | |
| Instrumental hip-hop | |
Interactive map, Flint and Detroit points
Michigan rap is a subgenre of Midwestern hip-hop in the United States, including Detroit rap, Flint rap, and a style characterized by its "underdog spirit." Pivotal figures in the emergence of Michigan and Midwestern hip-hop scene include J Dilla, Eminem, MC Breed, and Big Sean.
In 2023, Rolling Stone described Michigan rap as "the regional style of intense punchlines and goofy music videos".