There is absolutely no talent involved in rapping. You don't have to play an instrument. You don't have to be a creative songwriter. Just throw out a few uhhhhh's and yeahh's add some nonsense lyrics about how bad, rich, crazy, or popular in the club you are and you're on your way. I've seen the singer/songwriter, disco, and punk rock eras come to an end. I'm anxiously waiting for the rap/hip hop era to meet its demise.