Rhymes, rhythm, word acrobatics. What began as a rebellion of youth in New York in the 1960s is now an integral part of youth culture, a musical and literary creation at the same time: rap. The thematic diversity of this genre is reflected in the political, socially critical, and often provocative lyrics, which are artfully crafted and literarily appealing. The texts compiled in this updated anthology provide an overview of the developments in the German rap scene and offer student-oriented approaches to literature as a subject of linguistic consideration: rap for German lessons!.