Baton Rouge Rap

Baton Rouge Rap is a subgenre of hip hop music that originated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is characterized by its heavy use of Southern slang, its lyrical content focusing on the struggles of life in the city, and its hard-hitting, aggressive beats. The genre is often associated with the Cash Money Records label, which was founded in Baton Rouge in 1991. Notable artists in the genre include Lil Boosie, Webbie, and Young Bleed.