For this paper, song lyrics will be examined more closely for typical features of African American Vernacular English. Based on the analysis of the findings, any differences and similarities in the use and frequency of African American Vernacular in the rap lyrics will be clarified and thus possible developments in the use of African American Vernacular English in Hip-Hop identified. If necessary, these will also be used to draw possible conclusions about American society.
In the second chapter of this thesis, the theoretical background relevant to the understanding of the topic will be discussed. An overview of the music genre of Hip-Hop, the variety of African American Vernacular English and the selected artists is given. After that, the methodology of this thesis will be explained, which will be used for the investigation of the Research Question. This is followed by a comprehensive presentation of the results with a subsequent discussion and commentary on the findings. Linguists are constantly noticing a constant change in languages and their varieties.
Thus, in the end, it is to be expected that the characteristics of African American Vernacular English have also changed in the
rappers' texts of different ages and can be determined with the help of this mini-study. Since African American slang is still a stylistic device even in the works of white rappers, no significant changes are to be expected in terms of the total frequency of general language elements from the African American Vernacular English.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Theoretical Background
- Methodology
- Analysis and results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Reference List
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to examine the use of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in hip-hop music by analysing the song lyrics of selected performers. The paper seeks to identify and analyse differences and similarities in the use of AAVE in the lyrics of rappers from different eras, ultimately suggesting possible developments in the use of AAVE in hip-hop. This analysis may also provide insights into the broader context of American society.
- The evolution of AAVE in hip-hop music
- The social significance of AAVE in hip-hop
- The relationship between hip-hop music, AAVE, and youth culture
- The impact of hip-hop on American society
- The sociolinguistic context of AAVE
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the study's focus on the use of AAVE in hip-hop music and its historical and sociolinguistic context, highlighting the importance of this study in understanding the development and social significance of AAVE.
- Theoretical Background: This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the music genre of hip-hop, the variety of AAVE, and the selected artists for this study. It also touches upon the historical development of hip-hop and its influence on society, emphasizing the role of AAVE in this context.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on the analysis of AAVE in hip-hop music, exploring the evolution of this language variety within the context of this music genre. Key terms and concepts include AAVE, hip-hop, rap music, sociolinguistics, youth culture, and the social impact of language.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Oliver Kamm (Autor:in), 2022, African American Vernacular English in Hip-Hop in the early 2000s and today. A (socio-)linguistic study, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1497994
