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What is an MC in rap?

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Rapper= Someone that makes rap music for money as a job or occupation. Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz Chief Keef and Lil B are solid examples MC= One who makes rap music as a hobby and as a job, and usually is talented. read more

Master of Ceremonies or Microphone Controller. A rapper who is either the host of an event; someone with enough flow and skill to be considered a master of the art of rap. Mos Def is one of the best MCs in the world. read more

Schoolly D was the first notable MC to rap about crime. Early on KRS-One was accused of celebrating crime and a hedonistic lifestyle, but after the death of his DJ, Scott La Rock, KRS-One went on to speak out against violence in hip hop and has spent the majority of his career condemning violence and writing on issues of race and class. read more

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