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Name Your Favorite Rapper

Name Your Favorite Rapper
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Research an age-appropriate rapper, list favorite songs and qualities, then create a colorful poster and give a short presentation explaining why they inspire you.

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Step-by-step guide to Name Your Favorite Rapper

What you need
Adult supervision required, colouring materials markers crayons or coloured pencils, glue or tape, old magazines or printed images optional, pen or pencil, poster paper or large paper, scissors, stickers optional

Step 1

Pick an age-appropriate rapper you are excited to learn more about.

Step 2

Ask an adult to check that this rapper is safe and okay for you to research.

Step 3

With your adult's help look up and write down 3 to 5 age-appropriate song titles they are known for.

Step 4

Write down three qualities you admire about this rapper and one short example for each quality.

Step 5

Gather your poster paper colouring materials scissors glue printed images stickers and a pencil.

Step 6

Lightly sketch a layout on the poster where the name images song list qualities and decorations will go.

Step 7

Write the rapper's name big and colorful at the top of your poster.

Step 8

Glue or tape any printed photos magazine cutouts or drawings into the picture spots you sketched.

Step 9

Add your list of favorite songs and your three qualities with their short examples onto the poster.

Step 10

Decorate the poster with colors drawings stickers and fun designs to make it eye catching.

Step 11

Practice a 1 to 2 minute presentation explaining why this rapper inspires you.

Step 12

Give your short presentation to a family member friend or classmate.

Step 13

Share a photo of your finished poster and a short note about why this rapper inspires you on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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What can we use if we don't have poster paper, printed photos, or stickers?

Use a large piece of cardboard or taped-together printer paper instead of poster paper, magazine cutouts or hand-drawn portraits in place of printed photos, and crayons, markers or glued-on fabric scraps instead of stickers while following the poster layout step.

What should I do if my photos tear or won't stay glued to the poster?

If printed photos rip or glue won't hold during the 'Glue or tape any printed photos' step, switch to double-sided tape or clear tape, press firmly along the edges, or redraw the image in pencil and color it in before decorating.

How can I adapt this activity for a 5-year-old versus a 12-year-old?

For a 5-year-old, have an adult handle the safety check and research, print 1–2 age-appropriate songs and pre-cut images for them to place and choose one simple quality to illustrate, while a 12-year-old can research 3–5 songs independently, write three qualities with short examples, design the full poster layout, and prepare the 1–2 minute presentation.

How can we make the poster more creative or take the project further?

Enhance the poster by adding a small timeline of the rapper's career with printed images and song release dates, including a QR code or link to your song list, and recording your 1–2 minute presentation to share with your DIY.org post for extra personalization.

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Facts about hip-hop and rap music

🎧 DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince won the first Grammy for Best Rap Performance in 1989.

🎨 Hip hop includes DJing, rapping, breakdancing, and graffiti—so making a colorful poster connects to hip hop's visual art side.

💪 MC Lyte was one of the first solo female rappers to achieve mainstream success in the late 1980s.

🎤 Rap grew out of rhythmic rhymes spoken over beats at Bronx block parties in the 1970s.

🌟 Will Smith became famous for clean, family-friendly rap before launching a big Hollywood career.

How do I do the 'Name Your Favorite Rapper' activity with my child?

To do the Name Your Favorite Rapper activity, start by choosing an age‑appropriate rapper and use safe, family‑friendly sources to research their biography and songs. Have the child list favorite tracks and qualities they admire (lyrics, style, community work). Next, design a colorful poster combining images, song titles and short notes. Practice a 1–2 minute presentation explaining why the rapper inspires them, then share it with family or class and allow respectful questions.

What materials are needed for the 'Name Your Favorite Rapper' poster and presentation?

You'll need poster board or large paper, colored markers, crayons or paints, glue, scissors, printed photos or magazine cutouts, sticky notes, and pencils for notes. Access to a parent‑approved internet source or library materials helps for research; a printer is optional. Provide stickers and glitter for decoration, and a timer for practicing the presentation. Always supervise internet research and help with cutting or printing for younger children.

What ages is the 'Name Your Favorite Rapper' activity suitable for?

This activity suits children roughly ages 8–14, when reading and basic research skills and simple public speaking are developing. Younger children (5–7) can join with heavy parental help—parents can preselect age‑appropriate artists and help with cutting and writing. Older teens can expand research into songwriting themes, social impact, and presentation design. Always check lyrics and choose artists known for family‑friendly content appropriate to your child's maturity level.

What are the benefits of doing the 'Name Your Favorite Rapper' activity?

Benefits include improved research and critical thinking, media literacy about music and artists, creativity through poster design, and public‑speaking confidence from the short presentation. The activity also encourages empathy by examining artists' messages and role models. For safety, practice evaluating song lyrics together and choose age‑appropriate material. Variations: compare two rappers, focus on positive community work, or create a digital slideshow instead of a poster for older kids.
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