Rap Punchlines And Metaphors
Rap Punchlines And Metaphors. From the beginning, Hip Hop artists have used punchlines. Oftentimes, they’re made up of metaphors. Let’s get into some of your favorite artists’ punchlines.
The Meaning Of It All
Rap Punchlines And Metaphors. In English class, you learned terms like hyperbole, simile, and metaphor. Those terms are figurative. Also known as, a figure of speech.
It turns out, that every rapper from Rakim to Lil Baby uses figurative language.
While not all punchlines or metaphors reflect real-life experiences, some do. For example, in Lost One, Jay-Z mentions how his nephew died in a tragic car accident. The car was a graduation gift from Jay.
Furthermore, 2Pac acknowledges his mother’s efforts to raise her children while struggling in the song Dear Mama.
Hip Hop artists are so creative, that it’s hard to believe some punchlines tell a true story.
Notable Lines From Top Artists
As stated earlier, every artist uses figurative language. Lil’ Wayne is one of the best lyricists to ever do it. Of course, he and Drake’s punchlines are some of the most used ever.
Below are ten quotes from some of Hip Hop’s heavy hitters.
Notorious B.I.G-One More Chance:
“Heartthrob never; black and ugly as ever. However, I stay Coogi down to the socks.”
2Pac-Keep Ya Head Up:
“I remember Marvin Gaye used to sing to me. He had me feeling like Black was the thing to be.”
Drake-Moment For Life:
“Everybody dies, but not everybody lives.”
Jay-Z-The Story of O.J.
“Financial freedom my only hope. Fuck living rich and dying broke. I bought some artwork for one million. Two years later, that shit worth two million. Few years later, that shit worth eight million. I can’t wait to give this shit to my children.”
Cardi B.-Up:
“Once upon a time man I heard that I was ugly. Came from a bitch who nigga wanna fuck on me.”
Megan Thee Stallion-Big Ole Freak:
“I fuck him up in the head, suck it then look in his eyes. Then the next day I might leave him on read.”
Nicki Minaj-I Luv Dem Strippers:
“Bitches stay pressed, I call them a space bar.”
J. Cole-Wet Dreamz:
“Hadn’t been in p*ssy since the day I came out one.”
Lil’ Wayne-6 Foot 7 Foot:
“Real G’s move in silence, like Lasagna.”
Lil Wayne-Lollipop Remix:
“Safe sex is great sex, better wear a latex. ‘Cause, you don’t want that late text. That ‘I think I’m late,’ text.”
All in all, our favorite artists continue to provide the basis for the Instagram captions we love to use. Who’s your favorite metaphorist?
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