1. Don’t choose an unfamiliar theme. Rap is all about honesty and individual expression. Your lyrics should tell your life story or express the way you feel about situations and events. It can be tempting to imitate the lyrics of your favorite rappers, but try to keep the focus on your own experiences. For instance, if you spent your childhood in New York City, don’t write about growing up in LA. 2. Don’t stick with the same rhyme scheme. Don’t: Try to make every line rhyme, or fit your rap into a restrictive rhyme scheme. I’m the king of rap. Don’t you know this fact? I’ve got the crown in my lap Before you can even act. Do: Explore internal rhymes and imperfect rhymes. You can also write a verse that doesn’t rhyme at all. Now sing about me, ‘cause I’m the king Of this business, it’s none of your business That I’m rockin’ these rhymes, all of the time You think you’re fast, think fast! Now I’m the one with the crown. 3. Don’t repeat the same rhythmic patterns. Don’t: Ensure that each line has the same number of syllables. My car is so fast she makes your head spin It’s almost a sin, I pass with a grin Just try to keep up, I bet you cannot It isn’t your fault I can go where I want. Do: Experiment with the length and rhythmic structure of each verse. I see your head spinning When I’m speeding 91 I’ve just begun, you’re asking why Why not? Just keep up best you can ‘Cause two can play at that game.