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      Rap: Slang or swearing?

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      Author
      Çamkara, A.
      Date
      2006
      Source Title
      Milli Folklor
      Print ISSN
      13003984
      Volume
      9
      Issue
      71
      Pages
      93 - 96
      Language
      Turkish
      Type
      Article
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      Abstract
      In recent years, rap music has gained popularity in Turkey, especially among young people. In this article, the use of slang and swear words in rap music will be evaluated. Rap music originally emerged as an expression of resistance and opposition. The use of slang and swear words in this type of music is regarded as necessary by rappers as well as its listeners and is perceived as an inseparable part and continuance of ordinary life. Beyond all arguments presented here, the article also aims to emphasize how the conceptual boundaries of slang and swear words have become blurred within the context of rap music. Particularly, the explanations of rappers regarding this issue are noteworthy of attention. Within this framework, it is observed that the boundaries of slang have expanded to incorporate as "slang" words originally intended to be used as swear words.
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      Rap music
      Slang
      Swearing
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