There's very real cultural/racial bias in this thread.
1. Rap is not music.
2. Creators of rap are somehow not as good as regular humans (whatever that means).
I take the position that there are many things I don't understand and/or don't like but to each his own.
So for those that like rap, great ain't none of my business. I'm not the arbiter and will not bad mouth it whether I like it or not.
Fortunately it's not up to me to dictate what others should or shouldn't like or for me to define what music or art is, beyond a personal reference, and I don't spend time worrying about it.
I have thought about the definition of music and art throughout my life but have never achieved any meaningful definitions. It's like painting yourself into a corner, just when you seem to work toward some conclusion something new crops up that requires rethinking. And that's how it should be because that's what it's all about.
There are those who like only music from the 40's or 60's etc. Well it's a continuous process that doesn't stop and you can't make it stop so get over it.
To me in life, as well as in art and music, it's best to keep an open mind. So let's enjoy what we enjoy and leave other folks alone.
