horrorcore
what it is
Horrorcore, also referred to as shock rap, psycho rap, horror hip hop, horror rap, death hip hop, death rap, or murder rap, is a subgenre of hip hop characterized by horror-themed and often transgressive lyrical content and imagery. The style developed from elements of hardcore hip hop and gangsta rap, particularly through artists such as Geto Boys, who incorporated supernatural, occult, and psychological horror motifs into their work. Other early contributors and influences include Gravediggaz, Flatlinerz, Three 6 Mafia, Brotha Lynch Hung, Tech N9ne, Necro, and Kool Keith.
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✦ who's making it, level by level
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is horrorcore?
Horrorcore, also referred to as shock rap, psycho rap, horror hip hop, horror rap, death hip hop, death rap, or murder rap, is a subgenre of hip hop characterized by horror-themed and often transgressive lyrical content and imagery. The style developed from elements of hardcore hip hop and gangsta rap, particularly through artists such as Geto Boys, who incorporated supernatural, occult, and psychological horror motifs into their work. Other early contributors and influences include Gravediggaz, Flatlinerz, Three 6 Mafia, Brotha Lynch Hung, Tech N9ne, Necro, and Kool Keith.
What are good horrorcore albums to start with?
Try Rainbow Bridge 3 by Sematary, Hell's Pit by Insane Clown Posse, Relapse by Eminem, and Сказка by IC3PEAK.
Who are some women making horrorcore?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/horrorcore/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making horrorcore, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20