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Trap Karaoke Returns to Charlotte This Summer

Get ready to sing your heart out to some of your hip hop and r&b favorites. Trap Karaoke is coming back to Charlotte to shut the city down once again…

Best friends singing into a microphone on karaoke night

Best friends singing into a microphone on karaoke night. Two cheerful young women singing their favourite song at a house party. Happy female friends having a good time during the weekend.

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Get ready to sing your heart out to some of your hip hop and r&b favorites. Trap Karaoke is coming back to Charlotte to shut the city down once again this July. Grab your friends, family, or boo and jam out at this event. Trap Karaoke is the ultimate karaoke party where guests can sign up to sing or rap to their favorite songs on stage. Don't worry, you're never alone. The crowd is right there to sing along and hype you up.

Trap Karaoke puts you in the center of one of the best karaoke events you have ever been to. Sing on stage and you may never know can make an appearance. Celebrities such as City Girls, Ari Lennox, Soulja Boy, The-Dream, T.I., Young Dro, and more have all surprised fans at the event. Get your tickets online for Trap Karaoke. The tour will be headed to Charlotte this summer, Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Filmore Charlotte.

This is a four-hour event with nonstop fun. In order to be one of the lucky singers on stage, guests must sign up online for a slot. Sign-up instructions are provided by email to those with a ticket on the day of the show. Sign-up is on a first-come, first-serve basis. So hurry if you want to participate, spots fill up quickly. If you are unable to sign up for a slot, "wildcard" performers will be selected throughout the night to take the stage. For tips on how to survive the BIGGEST karaoke event of the year, check out the Trap Karaoke Survival Guide. See you on stage!

North Carolina is home to some amazing, talented artists in the game. Coming out of the state are great rappers, producers, singers, and more in the music industry. From Da Baby busting on the scene to J. Cole holding it down for years, North Carolina is the birthplace of many talented artists.

Fashionuer broke down a list of some of the best rappers in the game from or who started in North Carolina. Some you may know and others you may have not even realized they were born here. Regardless, the talent coming out of North Carolina has been changing the game for years. From Charlotte to Fayetteville to Asheville, North Carolina has birthed/raised some geniuses in the music industry. Wondering which of your favorite artists made the list? Check out Fashionuer's list of the best North Carolina rappers killing it in the industry right now.

Da Baby

One of the most known is Da Baby. Born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, he was raised in Charlotte, NC and it is also where he began his rap career.

J. Cole

J. Cole, born as Jermaine Lamarr Cole, was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina where he began his career. One his most famous albums named after his childhood home in Fayetteville, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.

Cordae

Somewhat newer to the scene, rapper Cordae was born as Cordae Amari Dunston in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Toosii

Toosii began his career in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born in New York as Nau’Jour Lazier Grainger.

Jermaine Dupri

Jermaine Durpri was born in Asheville, North Carolina. He began his career right here in North Carolina before heading to Atlanta to take things even further.

Stunna 4 Vegas

One of North Carolina's favorites, Stunna 4 Vegas was born in Salisbury, North Carolina. He is also known as Big 4x, Stunna, and Rich Youngin but his actual name is Khalick Antonio Caldwell.

Ashnikko

Ashnikko is a rapper, singer, songwriter who was born in Oak Ridge, North Carolina. 

Ron Killings

Also known as wrestler, R-Truth, this rapper was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. Killings has been in the hip-hop industry since 2001.

Lute

Lute was born Luther Nicholson in Charlotte, North Carolina. He began his professional career in 2012 and is a rapper and songwriter.

Rapsody

Rapsody is one of the most iconic female rappers of all time. She was born as Marlanna Evans in Snow Hill, North Carolina. She began her career in 2007 and has been killing it ever since!

9th Wonder

9th Wonder was born as Patrick Denard Douthit in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He began his career in the late 90s and known for songs such as “Dream Merchant Vol. 1,” and “Dream Merchant Vol. 2.”

Morray

Rapper Morray was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina as Morae Ebony Ruffin.

Tequan Richmond

Tequan Richmond was born Burlington, North Carolina. He is a rapper, songwriter, and singer. One of his most famous roles is in the movie, Let It Shine. 

Petey Pablo

Petey Pablo is one of hip hop's favorite rappers, songwriters, and actors. He was born in Greenville, North Carolina and started his career in the late 90s.

Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!