Hype Man

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf musical role
gptkbp:associatedWith hip hop
rap music
gptkbp:commonIn live performances
rap battles
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important in live hip hop shows
gptkbp:defines A hype man is a backup rapper or singer in hip hop and other music genres who supports the lead performer with exclamations, crowd interaction, and vocal support.
gptkbp:function add ad-libs
encourage audience participation
fill in gaps in lyrics
repeat lines
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hype Man
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Jermaine_Dupri
gptkb:Spliff_Star
gptkb:Flavor_Flav
gptkbp:originatedIn hip hop culture
gptkbp:relatedTo MC
DJ
gptkbp:role energize the crowd
support the main performer
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Professional_Rapper
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5