Plan C
Rapper
What Rappers Do;
A rapper is a musician who creates and performs rhythmic, lyrical music, usually incorporating rhyming, storytelling, and street vernacular over a beat. Beyond just rapping, they typically write lyrics, record in studios, perform live (touring), and engage in marketing and social media to build a fan base.
Work Environment for a Rapper;
Rappers held about 69,800 jobs in 2024. Rappers travel frequently for performances, either locally, nationally, or internationally. When recording music, they may spend time in a studio.
How to Become a Rapper;
Rappers typically do not need formal postsecondary education to enter the occupation. Musicians and singers need extensive training and regular practice to acquire their skills.
How Much Rappers Get Payed;
The median hourly wage for rappers was $42.45 in May 2024. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
Rappers Job Outlook;
Employment of rappers is projected to grow 1 percent from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 9,400 openings for rappes are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Similar Occupations;
| Actors | Dancers and choreographers | Music directors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay | Unavailable.. | Unavailable. | $63,670 p.y. |
| Degree | N/A | N/A | Bachelor |
Interesting Fact;
Rapping, often called "MC-ing," originated in the 1970s South Bronx, but the term itself has roots in 16th-century English, meaning "to strike". It evolved from Jamaican "toasting" (speaking over beats) and is considered a form of rhythmic, spoken-word poetry. The first major rap hit was 1979’s "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang.