470 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 16 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 9 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/rap Traffic & Engagement r/rap Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/rap Most Active Times When r/rap Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/rap Flair Performance r/rap Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| News | 62 (54.4%) | 55 |
| New Music | 13 (11.4%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 9 (7.9%) | 28 |
| Old School | 8 (7.0%) | 66 |
| Industry | 7 (6.1%) | 10 |
| Fresh | 7 (6.1%) | 12 |
| Controversial | 5 (4.4%) | 74 |
| Obituary | 3 (2.6%) | 54 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/rap Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/rap
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| rap | 65 (13.8%) | 25 | 24 |
| rapper | 36 (7.7%) | 31 | 85 |
| hip | 31 (6.6%) | 36 | 55 |
| hop | 31 (6.6%) | 36 | 55 |
| album | 29 (6.2%) | 20 | 14 |
| song | 25 (5.3%) | 4 | 14 |
| rappers | 21 (4.5%) | 7 | 34 |
| drake | 21 (4.5%) | 21 | 29 |
| think | 19 (4.0%) | 29 | 64 |
| music | 17 (3.6%) | 3 | 7 |
r/rap Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/rap
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| xxlmag.com | 27 | 86 |
| youtu.be | 26 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 21 | 1 |
| vice.com | 14 | 97 |
| billboard.com | 13 | 28 |
| hotnewhiphop.com | 7 | 1 |
| thesource.com | 6 | 32 |
| rollingstone.com | 4 | 19 |
| allhiphop.com | 4 | 8 |
| stereogum.com | 4 | 42 |
r/rap Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/rap
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I hand-make rap inspired rugs
Shout out to Nipsey Hussle, who was one of the most prolific and gifted hip hop artists of our modern generation and there won’t be another like him for a very long time. RIP
Lupe Fiasco and Kid Cudi Seemingly End Their Beef by Taking a Photo Together at Kanye West’s Chicago Show
Lil Durk Will Remain in Jail to Face Charges of Racketeering and Murder at Second Trial
Drake Sells 51 Percent Stake in OVO's Intellectual Property to Authentic Brands Group for $117.65 Million
Doja Cat Opens Up About Cocaine, Alcohol and Mental Health Struggles
Iggy Azalea is back rapping
Who is the rapper that u think that has the most unique voice?
23 Years Ago Today, Kanye West Rapped With His Jaw Shut After Horrific Car Accident and Became a Rap Superstar
Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer
r/rap Audience Overlap r/rap Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/rap FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/rap
What's the best time to post on r/rap?
Based on posting volume, r/rap is most active on Fridays around 9 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/rap?
r/rap averages 16 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/rap get?
Posts on r/rap average about 21 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/rap get most?
On r/rap, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts