About Chicago hip-hop
Chicago hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in United States. It is usually classed as a form of American hip-hop and music of Chicago.
Well-known performers associated with it include King Von, Polo G and Lil Durk.
From Wikipedia
Chicago hip-hop is a regional subgenre of hip-hop music that originated in Chicago in the late 1980s in the form of hip house. It became commonplace for serious rappers to cite the Nation of Islam, a Black Muslim organization headquartered in Chicago, as a lyrical and ideological influence in the 1980s and 1990s, a rap theme often resulting in controversy. In the 2000s, Chicago produced artists such as Kanye West and Common.
In the 2010s, drill music became popular in Chicago. Influenced by trap music and gangsta rap it originated on Chicago’s South Side. Chicago's long-standing hip-hop community has included graffiti artists, breakdancers, activists, hip-hop writers, rappers and hip-hop producers.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Chicago hip-hop.
- ↑ American hip-hop
- ↑ music of Chicago
Key artists
- King Von
- Polo G
- Lil Durk
Frequently asked questions
What is Chicago hip-hop?
Chicago hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in United States. It is usually classed as a form of American hip-hop and music of Chicago.
Where and when did Chicago hip-hop originate?
Chicago hip-hop originated in United States.
Who are famous Chicago hip-hop artists?
King Von, Polo G and Lil Durk.