Music
crunk
What does crunk mean?
Names a subgenre of Southern hip-hop built on shouted hooks and heavy 808s, pioneered by Lil Jon.
"Lil Jon basically invented crunk music."
Origin
Southern AAVE term, possibly a blend of 'crazy' and 'drunk' or a past tense of 'crank.' Popularized worldwide in the early 2000s by Lil Jon and the crunk music movement out of Atlanta.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'crunk' mean?
It means hyped up, rowdy, and full of energy. It also names a style of loud Southern hip-hop from the 2000s.
Who made 'crunk' popular?
Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz drove crunk into the mainstream in the early 2000s with shout-heavy party anthems.
Is 'crunk' the same as 'turnt'?
They're close. 'Turnt' is the later 2010s evolution of the same hyped-up party energy that 'crunk' described in the 2000s.
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