Why are there so few rap cover songs?

Summary by Krater

Adam Neely explores why hip-hop artists rarely cover each other's rap songs, examining hip-hop's historical aversion to 'biting' and comparing cover types like minor, major, send-up, and parody.

From the video

Answers: Why are there no rap cover songs?

• Rap cover songs
• Biting in hip-hop
• Minor interpretations
• Major interpretations
• Send-up covers
• Parody covers
• Music education
• Hip-hop culture

What it concludes

• Rap music has a strong taboo against 'biting' or stealing someone else's lyrics, flow, or identity.
• Cover versions in hip-hop are discouraged because sampling and creativity with audio are valued over repeating someone else's verse.
• Acoustic guitar rap covers by white artists often rely on irony and shielding to avoid vulnerability before an audience.