Times have changed, and in 2023 it seems as if it is changing faster than ever before. Especially on how to stream rap music. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane. It’s 2002, and you are just making it home from school. After you drop your backpack the first thing you do is run to your parent’s desktop computer equipped with the “high end” Comcast DSL internet (not so much 😅). Next, you go into your music downloading software (not mentioning any names but we all know!) and download dozens of songs your friends have been talking about and plus some newer songs that you love from the radio. After waiting for what seems to be hours for the mp3 files to download, you plug in your MP3 player and transfer them all to your current dope playlist. Presto, you have what would be today’s Apple Music or Tidal for FREE!

Fast Forward to Today

Now, I must say this. Now that I own a music publishing company, you could probably guess why I condemn this today. This was thievery at its best! Of course, none of the artists/producers/writers got paid or credit for those millions of downloads. Part of the reason why that company doesn’t exist today. If it was not for those illegal downloads, a lot of artists back then would have been multi-platinum selling artists. I advocate for us musicians to get paid for EVERYTHING we touch.

Where to Stream Rap Music

Today, there is access to multiple streaming platforms that offer a huge library of on-demand music. Depending on your preferences or how deep your pockets are, you have the option of a free or paid subscription to stream rap music. If you don’t mind commercials or ad breaks in between songs, then you can get away with a free subscription. For the exact opposite, there will be either a monthly or yearly fee. As a bonus for visiting this website, you can stream IBgorealla’s music for free with no ads or commercials here. Below is a list of some platforms where you can stream rap music and the costs associated. Just remember this, you get what you pay for:

Amazon Music Unlimited – $8.99/month

Pandora – free (ad-supported) | $9.99/month (no-ads)

Apple Music – $10.99/month

Tidal – $9.99/month

SiriusXM Radio – $10.99/month