Here are 18 rappers, radio personalities, music industry executives and more sounding off on the current state of lyricism.

Hip-hop has a love-hate relationship with the Grammy Awards. Over 30 years ago, DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince became the first rap act to win a Grammy for Best Rap Performance in 1989.

which featured songs like “Hip Hop Music.” The group appeared as characters in the 1990 comedy movie “House Party,” which starred Kid ‘n Play as has become a cult classic, Billboard said.