* Originated in the Bronx, New York City, in the 1970s
* Characterized by its simple beats, repetitive lyrics, and focus on rapping
* Artists include Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run-DMC, and LL Cool J
New-school hip hop
* Emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s
* Characterized by its more complex beats, samples, and lyrics
* Artists include Public Enemy, N.W.A., and Beastie Boys
Hip hop soul
* A fusion of hip hop and R&B
* Characterized by its smooth beats, soulful vocals, and lyrics about love and relationships
* Artists include Mary J. Blige, D'Angelo, and Lauryn Hill
Conscious hip hop
* A subgenre of hip hop that focuses on social and political issues
* Characterized by its thought-provoking lyrics and positive messages
* Artists include KRS-One, Talib Kweli, and Mos Def
Gangsta rap
* A subgenre of hip hop that glorifies the gangsta lifestyle
* Characterized by its violent lyrics, aggressive beats, and misogyny
* Artists include N.W.A., Snoop Dogg, and Ice-T
Crunk
* A subgenre of hip hop that originated in the Southern United States
* Characterized by its fast-paced beats, repetitive lyrics, and dance-oriented sound
* Artists include Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins, and Three 6 Mafia
Trap
* A subgenre of hip hop that originated in the Southern United States
* Characterized by its dark, atmospheric beats, heavy use of synthesizers, and lyrics about drug dealing and violence
* Artists include Gucci Mane, Future, and Migos
Mumble rap
* A subgenre of hip hop characterized by its mumbled, unintelligible lyrics
* Artists include Lil Yachty, Playboi Carti, and XXXTentacion