What do you think of when you hear the word rap? Do you ever think of… poetry? The two really aren’t that different. As a poet you need to be able to incorporate rhythm and flow into your pieces to make it sound appealing. Rap does the same thing. Poets often try to give their poetry visual elements by using figurative language (like metaphors). The challenge with rap is making the piece appeal to the ear while conveying your message quickly, and keeping rhythm. Here are some raps other poets have written. Get started writing your very own rap, and who knows -- you may be the next Drake or Nicki Minaj!