rap group
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rap group
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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A U.K. judge has thrown out a terror charge against a member of the rap group Kneecap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
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
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
The performance took place on the West Holts stage on Saturday afternoon, just ahead of another controversial rap group, Kneecap.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
After the movie Wes takes us into his room and plays his favorite rap group, N.E.R.D.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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