The History of Rap In Video Games

It's no secret that rap and video games have worked well together over the years, in fact, the 2 industries share a lot in common. They both started out around the same time as niche, counter-cultural art forms that were widely despised and criticized by the public at large.

They both got a fair share of fear mongering tossed their way claiming dangers of listening to rap or playing certain types of video games. Hip-hop has long established itself as America’s music of choice, and gaming has become a massive industry with a cultural impact that rivals if not surpasses most traditional media.

I'm Nate the Great from Takeflight214.com and today, we're discussing the entangled history of Rap and video games, how all the similarities and connections over the years has led to 2 of the biggest phenomenons in today's culture.