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Struggle rappers come in all shapes and sizes nowadays. The problem is some don’t even know they fall into this category.

With the invention of the CD burner came the opportunity for anyone to mass market their music with a modest investment. Since then a seemingly endless stream of struggle bars and sloppy beats have been served to us with no option of refusal.

But in all honesty it goes much further than the music. Some rappers are so funny style that they make it difficult to be taken seriously as an artist.

So we present, Are you a struggle rapper? Consider this a Hip-Hop Wired PSA of sorts. Let us know which should be the biggest tip off someone is a struggle rapper in the comments section below.


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1. Is your name synonymous with catching a fade?

See Charles Hamilton.

2. Has @FakeWatchBusta caught you wearing fugazi jewelry?

See Soulja Boy.

3. Have you become the punching bag on the behalf of all one hit wonders?

See Trinidad James.

4. Do you think Jay Z is not on your level lyrically?

See Papoose.

5. Do you stage crash performances?

See Lil Mama.

6. Has your chain toured the country without you?

See Yung Berg.

7. Ever pulled out a notepad in a battle?

See Canibus.

8. Has a comedian made you more famous than your music has?

See Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan and Dylan.

9. Has your weed carrier status been revoked?

See Lil Za.

10. Are you on Love & Hip Hop but do very little rapping?

See Lil Scrappy.

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