Trappin' Out the South: NC Ladies Leading the Rap Game

Trappin' Out the South: NC Ladies Leading Rap Music

Trappin' Out the South: NC Ladies Leading the Rap Game

Hip Hop celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2023. Although folks have been scratching records since the early '60s, a 1973 Block Party hosted by DJ Kool Herc in the Bronx marks the start of Hip hop for most people. In this series, we are highlighting an eclectic mix of North Carolina female rappers who are creating a new era of hip-hop and paying homage to their predecessors. Caitlin Leggett spoke to a few women from across the state who are using the influence of their environment and upbringing to offer a new perspective to the genre.

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Kash Kyla on betting it all on rap music

Caitlin Leggett

Newcomer rapper Kash Kyla discusses going viral, her musical process, and her desire to succeed.
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Rapper Luh Bri on her Mount Gilead roots and growing in motherhood

Caitlin Leggett

Rapper Luh Bri shares what she's gained in motherhood, her hometown of Mount Gilead's influence on her music, and the impact she wants to leave on her community.
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How Big Mali became North Carolina's 'most lit' female rapper

Caitlin Leggett

Henderson-raised Big Mali breaks down her unique sound, looking up to Nicki Minaj and being one of the few women dominating the Carolinas' rap scene.
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TiaCorine on signing a deal and morphing as an artist

Caitlin Leggett

Artist TiaCorine discusses growth and impact within her artistry and her life.