rapper

noun

rap·​per ˈra-pər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: such as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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The Universal Zulu Nation removed Bambaataa as its leader after the accusations became public, and further allegations emerged in subsequent years, including one from French rapper Solo. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026 The song became a massive club hit and even reached the Billboard R&B charts, inspiring countless rappers and performers over the decades — including in Europe, where Bambaata toured with other rappers in 1983. Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026 Much like George Clinton’s P-Funk, Bambaataa oversaw a loose collective of Zulu Nation rappers, DJs, and musicians for his recordings. Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026 Two people, including rapper Lil Tjay, were taken into custody at the scene. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapper

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rapper was in 1640

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“Rapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rapper. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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rapper

noun
rap·​per ˈrap-ər How to pronounce rapper (audio)
: one that raps or is used for rapping: as
a
: a door knocker
b
: a performer of rap music

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