hype person

[ hahyp pur-suhn ]

noun

1. (in rap music) a supporting performer who energizes and engages the audience and punctuates the rapper’s lyrics with shouted interjections:

   She paid her dues as my hype person, and I'm thrilled she's ready to write and record her own music.

2. an enthusiastic and vocal supporter or promoter of a person, group, or thing; booster:

   The golf pro's fledgling tournament has really been gaining momentum since her husband made himself its hype person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hype person¹

First recorded in 2015–20