Rap Genius Tracks Trends In Rap

Rap Genius is launching Rap Stats, which is their version of Google Trends for every rap song in its catalog, going back to 1988. Search a word in Rap Stats, and you'll get a grid of how frequently that word has been used in rap. Ever wonder how often the word "swagg" has been used in hip-hop since 1988? Here's the tool for you. Rap Stats lets the viewer discover, in great detail, the histories of regional genres, slang, trends and plenty more.

[via THEVERGE]