When rap came out 30 years ago I thought it was just a fad

Tostadosunidos,

I have never heard anyone make that analogy before but it makes sense to me. Nice work.

Tostadosunidos, what's your definition of music and what's your definition of rock and roll?

I'll paraphrase Justice Potter Stewart...
"I can't define it, but I know it when I hear it."

@taters good job.  Lol.  Yup probably a little too much for you to understand. I should expect that from someone who just doesn't like it and paints with the broad brush. I get it enjoy your rock and roll. Honestly, certain kinds of music is not made for certain people. Not made for you. Guess why some of these artists perform all over the world. Yup the the 30 year fad continues on without you. Lol. Long live Rock and Roll. Oh I'm sorry I meant Hip Hop. Lol. 

taters-

rap/hip hop glorifies being a "thug". Pure and simple...

Calvinj,

I am into a lot more than rock and roll. I love good music in general. Whether it's Classical, Blues, Jazz, Folk, etc, etc. I think Tostadosunidos summed it up the best when he called Rap performance art.