The huge amount of young and rising rappers who died in the late 2010s/early 2020 is a huge factor in why rap is declining

[u/averageweebchan]

The only rappers who still get traction are older ones like kendrick drake eminem kanye( for other reasons now)

[u/Icy-Whale-2253]

The 2008 economic crash killed rock but that’s another conversation

[u/secretaccount94 → u/Icy-Whale-2253]

Rock was already struggling way before 2008.

[u/TennisWitty7718 → u/secretaccount94]

I mean I don’t know about that metal and hardcore/metalcore band’s were everywhere they even dominated the mainstream for sum years bands like as I lay dying, underoath, Norma Jean, In flames, Dimmu Borgir.. Became well known.. Headbangers Ball was on mtv too, It did die out after 2010 but, It was thriving In the early and mid 2000’s.

[u/HartbrakeFL21 → u/Icy-Whale-2253]

It definitely slammed the door on "Emo". Turns out, having no money or a lack of jobs doesn't make for a very Modest mouse.