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.