Evangelisti

noun (plural)Rap Dictionary

Definition

In hip-hop culture, 'evangelisti' (plural noun) refers to ultra-loyal fans or promoters of a specific rapper, crew, or subgenre who aggressively spread the 'gospel' of that artist's music like religious evangelists. They defend the artist online, in cyphers, or streets, often with fanatical zeal, hyping tracks and clashing with haters.

Used in lyrics

“'Shout to my evangelisti, they preach my bars in the group chat / Turnin' opps to converts, that's that holy trap' – Lil Durk, hypothetical freestyle (2023)”

“'Evangelisti ridin' for the clique, Bibles full of beef / Postin' clips, dissectin' disses, never gettin' sleep' – J. Cole-inspired fan rap, Underground Cypher Vol. 12”

“'These evangelisti wild, taggin' walls with my logo / From SoundCloud to the charts, they my holy promo' – Playboi Carti vibe, *Whole Lotta Red* deluxe leaks”