2000s

Moving on, rap and hip-hop continued to develop as one of the most popular and influential musical genres during the 2000s. Previously considered "underground", artists such as Eminem, Outkast, and Kanye West finally earned mainstream popularity and praise from the press. According to Mike McLaughlin's article “Mic Check: The Evolution of 2000s Rap,” 2000’s rap influenced fashion, language, and social perspectives. It had an impact on cultural barriers and was a cultural phenomenon. 2000s rap was a time when the hip-hop genre changed and adapted. After the passing of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., it made place for new music artists to shape 2000s rap.