Words That Rappers Never Use
Take a look at an investigation into some of the most rarely used words in rap. From "tickle" to "panini," there are certain things that rappers just don't say very often.
The graph above shows how frequently the words "money," "cars," and "tickle" appear in rap songs. As you can see, the word "money" has gotten more popular since the '90s. The word "cars" is comparatively low but staying steady. The line for how frequently the word "tickle" gets used in rap, however, sits at the bottom of the chart, blending in with the line indicating zero. Basically, rappers don't use the word tickle.
The idea for this post was sparked by Lil Wayne's recent verse on YG's "My N***a" remix. Wayne says, "I be laughin' to the bank like the fuckin' money tickle." It was so odd to hear the word "tickle" in a rap song that we decided to use Rap Genius for an investigation into other words that rappers almost never use, and some examples of when they pop up. Have a look.
1.Crouton
Who used it: Bun B
Song: "Too Strong"
UGK and Young Money, too strong / Bound to be in the green like a crouton, so what the fuck is you on?
2.Porpoise
Who said it: Kool A.D.
Song: "Luv it Mayne"
Hey yo, Tal Israelis passin’ me bagels / Baby portions, me I’m ridin’ on a baby porpoise / Like hey, yeah, yeah
3.Chuckle
Who used it: Ol' Dirty Bastard
Song: "Skrilla"
Beer belly, I chuckle like Kris Kringle / Put four grams of cocaine, crushed up in the single
4.Panini
Who used it: Joell Ortiz
Song: "Outta Control Freestyle"
Your main chick is a Precious, my side chick is a RiRi / I fuck her then take her out for fries and a panini
5.Salad
Who used it: Young Dro
Song: "FDB (Fuck That Bitch)"
Chick, you a bird, parrot / I'm eatin' so good these hoes like, "Boy you're gettin' fat, eat salad"
6.OMG
Who used it: Waka Flocka Flame
Song: "Round of Applause"
Throwin' them stacks, OMG, SMH when I'm on that stage / Pourin' Rose all on her ass, a round of appeal baby pop that pussy
7.Boo Hoo
Who used it: Lil Boosie
Song: "Feel Like I Lose My Mind"
Ole' bitch ass n*gga / Not knowing what you doing / My brother you just ruining / Left my family boo hooing
8.Almond Milk
Who used it: Action Bronson
Song: "Dear Heather"
She got the bathwater running, honey smelling like some almond milk / Lavender and cocoa nib, hop on a pogo stick
9.Tickle
Who used it: Lil Wayne
Song: "My N*gga (Remix)"
Cause n*ggas drop a dime on you like couple nickels / I be laughing to the bank like the fuckin' money tickle
10.Owl
Who used it: Big Sean
Song: "Don't Look Down"
Shedding tears everyday, and I'm tired of lying in these puddles / I ask why sometimes, like a fucking vowel / Been hitting trees everyday, like a fucking owl
11.Pinch
Who used it: Drake
Song: "Look What You've Done"
Is this shit real? Should I pinch you? / After all the things that we been through, I got you
12.Porky
Who used it: Big Sean
Song: "All of the Lights (Remix)"
Oh my Allah, Lordy lordy lordy, I took your chick / Now you want beef and I am chuckling like I'm Porky
13.Puddles
Who used it: Tyga
Song: "Splash"
Lesbians, two mothers, no need for rubbers / Red skin leather couch, couldn’t see a puddle
14.Sensitive
Who used it: Fabolous
Song: "Lord Knows"
Why give a fuck it makes no sense to give / That Ray J shit got me so sensitive
15.Sequoia
Who used it: Wale
Song: "Diced Pineapples"
Designer shit spoil you, rub you down with the oil / To get on a higher tree, gonna have to climb a sequoia
16.Tofu
Who used it: Joey BADa$$
Song: "Waves"
Yeah, that's why I'm tryna be a mogul / And I’m hopeful that me spittin' it soulful will have me in the Daily Postal / Flying coastal eatin' tofu
17.Tumblr
Who used it: Soulja Boy
Song: "Hearts"
I was chilling on Tumblr / Bad yellow bone says she want slumber party, said she wanna slumber
18.Smooching
Who used it: Childish Gambino
Song: "Womyn 2"
Meet 'em at Ruby Foo's / Noodles and Looney Tunes under comforters smooching you / I'm not this type of dude!