| Vigilante rap | |
|---|---|
| Etymology | Derived from the concept of "vigilantism," often associated with self-policing and taking justice into one's own hands. |
| Stylistic origins | Hip hop, gangsta rap, political rap |
| Cultural origins | United States, late 2010s to early 2020s |
| Typical instruments | Vocals, drum machine, sampler |
| Derivative forms | Drill, gangsta rap, political rap |
| Regional scenes | |
| Primarily Brazilian cities such as Rio De Janeiro | |
| Other topics | |
| Crime, justice, political unrest | |
Vigilante rap, also known as V-rap or rap das milícias is a musical style developed in Brazil and whose lyrics, as opposed to gangsta rap, are about praising vigilantism and violent acts against criminals instead of criminal enterprise or gangster life.
In the milícias' turfs,[1][2] in Rio de Janeiro, v-rap is prevalent since any endorsement of criminal enterprise is highly and violently discouraged and, thus, regular gangsta rap or proibidão (a kind of crude gangsta rap which emerged from the Brazilian slums)[3] is not allowed to be played at parties or even in a citizen's house.