Rap music as a genre has evolved greatly over time.  Beginning in the 1970s, rap music stemmed from funk and soul percussion.  Soon, it became common for MCs, or rappers as they began to be called, to rhyme over the percussion.  Thus, rap was born.  In the late 80’s rap music began to use women as subject matter, and from then on, has placed an emphasis on the sexualization of women.  Rap is a beautiful, creative form of art that uses storytelling to push a message, but far too often, the message is the objectification of women.  Below are two examples of rap songs by popular artists, Snoop Dogg, Pop Smoke, Dababy, and Lil Baby.  These songs highlight the misogyny in rap music which continues to perpetuate gender inequality.