rap group

American  

noun

1. an informal discussion group, often supervised by a trained leader, that meets to discuss shared concerns or interests.

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Etymology

Origin of rap group

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

They will be supported by Belfast rap group Kneecap, who recently cancelled their US tour due to a court case involving band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

Talbert, known as M-Bone, was a member of the rap group Cali Swag District, the group behind the viral rap dance the “Dougie.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

Several outlets including the BBC cited a statement from Avon and Somerset police in the U.K. announcing an inquiry into sets by the rap-punk group Bob Vylan and the Northern Irish rap group Kneecap.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

That is how we know that New York City will soon have a mayor who holds a fondness for the short-lived postmodern rap group Das Racist.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025

But it’s hard to concentrate in the lunchroom with the girls’ step team practicing in one corner, a rap group performing in the other, and Vondie and JB waxing poetic about love and basketball.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander