rap group

American  

noun

1. an informal discussion group, often supervised by a trained leader, that meets to discuss shared concerns or interests.

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Etymology

Origin of rap group

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Oasis’ nomination arrives in the wake of the British band’s hugely successful reunion tour, while the nod for the Wu-Tang Clan follows what the rap group called a farewell tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Amon and Verde are also a rare romantic couple fronting a rap group, and say their relationship adds more fuel to their work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2025

That is how we know that New York City will soon have a mayor who holds a fondness for the short-lived postmodern rap group Das Racist.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025

On Thursday a Cabinet minister said the rap group should not be allowed to perform at Glastonbury festival, where they are listed for the Saturday.

From BBC • May 2, 2025

But it’s hard to concentrate in the lunchroom with the girls’ step team practicing in one corner, a rap group performing in the other, and Vondie and JB waxing poetic about love and basketball.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander