See main article: Arabic hip hop. Arabic hip-hop refers to hip-hop developed in the Arab world. It is heavily influenced by American hip-hop, although it also fuses many aspects of local poetic traditions and culture.[1] Common themes include social and political realities, such as poverty, drug use, and resistance to occupation.[2] Hip-hop played an important role during the Arab Spring as a rallying chant for protesters.[3]
See main article: Iranian hip hop. Iranian hip-hop, also known as Persian hip-hop, refers to hip-hop developed in Iran. Due to government repression, a large portion of the Iranian hip-hop scene lies underground.[4]
See main article: Israeli hip hop. Israeli hip-hop refers to hip-hop developed in Israel. Since its development in the mid-1990s, it has grown largely free from government repression. Although some inspiration is taken from American hip-hop, hip-hop in Israel usually deals with situations in their countries, addressing issues such as poverty, criminality, and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.[5]