Although rap music is famous for its ingenuity double entendres & clever turns of phrase until now no one has attempted to collect rap lyrics into an organised compendium Enter UNDERSTAND RAP a very funny pop-cultural reference book based on the website of the same name which precisely explains all the confusing terms & lyrics used in rap songs in a language even the most un-hip person can understand The result is a book with breakout potential that's both entertaining & highly informative The juxtaposition of dry academic manner with Hip Hop terminology in UNDERSTAND RAP frequently lends itself to ironic comedy gold For example Lyric "been servin' since you was doin' the runnin' man" Explanation My experience selling drugs began long ago while you were still concerning yourself with immature things like doing goofy dances where you look like you're running in place (From Song Rubberband Man on Album Trap Muzik by Artist TI) Understand Rap features hip hop artists of all names colours & creeds & organise their lyrics into the following categories Cars Money Drugs Alcohol People Places Fashion Crime Weapons Insults Skills Pride & Sex Relationships