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The two mediums have now reached a point where rap artists are creating anime soundtracks, and series from Attack on Titan to Soul Hunter are directly referenced in the lyrics of top tracks. This is the best combination since peanut butter met jelly.
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Oct 5, 2019 · - October 5, 2019. Rappers are influenced by all kinds of social and cultural factors. Any worthy hip-hop fan can name a few artists heavily inspired by comic books, video games, and movies. But what about the influence of Japanese anime on hip-hop?
Feb 20, 2024 · Anime references in rap songs by artists like Kanye West and Megan Thee Stallion are increasingly common — and historians say there’s a good reason for it. by Jennifer Li Updated: Feb. 20, 2024
- Naruto (New Patek by Lil Uzi Vert) Rappers are no strangers to luxury, and Lil Uzi Vert just happens to be a jewelry freak. New Patek shouts out Uzi’s favorite high fashion and accessory brands, such as Rick Owens, Patek Philippe, and Franck Muller.
- One Piece (YNS by Pi’erre Bourne) Being a young successful music artiste isn’t always rainbows and sunshine, according to American producer and rapper Pi’erre Bourne.
- Dragon Ball Z (Running Up Freestyle by Megan Thee Stallion) Megan Thee Stallion dominated music charts as the hot girl of summer, but the rap queen’s bars give her away as an anime lover.
- One Punch Man, Dragon Ball Z, and Naruto (One Punch Man by Higher Brothers) Chinese hip-hop group Higher Brothers dissected the Asian immigrant experience with their second album, Five Stars.
- Reference to Dragon Ball Z
- Reference to Death Note
- Reference to Hokuto No Ken
- Reference to Pokemon
- Reference to Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star
"Shooting Moves" by Danny Brown Dragon Ball Z anime rap In this intensely personal free verse, the rapper talks about his life and the fact that rap is his No.1 thing. And because it is so personal, Danny Brown even raps the controversial line “Smoking on some Goku, buds like Dragon Balls.”
"Dark Tournament" by Denzel Curry Death Note anime rap The song largely talks about hanging out together in the hood and friends sticking together and looking out for each other. Denzel Curry shows off his anime loyalty with the line “Killer, killer, killer, hitlist or that Death Note.”
"Vaudeville Villain" by Viktor Vaughn Hokuto no Ken (Fist Of The North Star) anime rap Viktor raps about earning money and then having a good time with it, doing whatever you please. Between lyrics of money making and money spending, he finds space for the anime-inspired line “Or between Hoktuo Shinken and Nanto Suichou Ken.”
"Trust Me" by Robb Bank$ Pokemon anime rap The song’s about the artist’s affection for women, and he makes a quick reference to Pokemon when he raps the line “Fresh out the Pokeball I’m growing.”
"Verses Of Doom" by Jeru the Damaja Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star anime rap The rapper talks about making a strong impression with his free verse, and also manages to slip in the line “Outlaw star, like Gene Starwind.”
Anime in hip hop is the amalgamation of anime and hip hop music. Many rappers have been influenced by anime in lyrics and production. Hip hop has also influenced anime.
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Feb 12, 2018 · A lot of Rappers have and probably will compare themselves to Characters from the Famous Anime Naruto. When it comes to the Brash and Confident Naruto, the Deep and Consistant Sasuke, the Hard Working and Explosive Rock Lee. So On and so forth. One of the best Examples to me is the art some create.
