Nerdcore Resurgence, How Geek Rap Shapes Gen Z Identity
Nerdcore hip hop—a niche genre rooted in early 2000s geek culture—has experienced a modern resurgence. Artists such as MC Frontalot and MC Chris pioneered this style with songs about anime, gaming, science, and programming. Through grassroots albums and DIY releases, they established lived experience credibility: lyrics drawn from personal fandom and subcultural life that resonate…