Subgenre of hip-hop based in horror-themed lyrical content and imagery
Also known as horror rap · death rap · murder rap · death hip-hop · horror hip-hop · murder hip-hop
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Horrorcore is a subgenre of hip-hop based on horror-themed and often darkly transgressive lyrical content and imagery. Its origins derived from certain hardcore hip-hop and gangsta rap artists, such as the Geto Boys, who began to incorporate supernatural, the occult, and psychological horror themes into their lyrics. Other early originators and influences on the genre include Eminem, Gravediggaz, Flatlinerz, Insane Clown Posse, Esham, Brotha Lynch Hung, Ganksta N.I.P, Kool Keith, Insane Poetry, sKitz Kraven, and Tech N9ne.