Statements (22)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
musical role
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| 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
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| 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
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