But the look is also an extension of the backward-caps phenomenon and the gravity-defying trousers popularized by rap performers in general.

What's a hot rap performer to do as his new recording rises on the charts?

And if rap performers are discouraged from taking those roles, one result is less diversity of black entertainment.

The cast of 40 includes ballet and hip-hop dancers, Broadway actors and a rap performer.

A rap performer, a break dancer and a vogue artist serve as a Greek chorus.

She struts about in front of the chalkboard like a rap performer, dispensing both attitude and wisdom.

But she persevered and enlisted the aid of a bona fide rap performer through the son of a friend.

And also, he would talk to fighters about being rap performers, and the truth is, they all sound the same to me.

The children giggled and a few crossed their arms, striking poses like rap performers.