Beats and Lyricism Have Changed In Current Era of Hip-Hop

From the days of Run DMC to Public Enemy to Kanye West, hip-hop has been a cultural movement, a lifestyle and a form of expression. In this age of mainstream hip-hop, however, true lyricism has arguably become a lost art. Artists like Soulja Boy and Lil’ Wayne have used their “swag” to become top selling artists with their unique form of hip-hop, where catchy phrases such as “lick me like a lollipop,” and dances like the “stanky leg,” have been their signature.