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Horrorcore, also referred to as shock rap, psycho rap, horror hip hop, horror rap, death hip hop, death rap, or murder rap, is a subgenre of hip hop characterized by horror-themed and often transgressive lyrical content and imagery. The style developed from elements of hardcore hip hop and gangsta rap, particularly through artists such as Geto Boys, who incorporated supernatural, occult, and psychological horror motifs into their work. Other early contributors and influences include Gravediggaz .