The album that defined my childhood was probably Ella Fitzgerald's 'Greatest Hits,' whereas my half-sister, who didn't have the same conservative upbringing, was listening to Cash Money and crunk.

American Musician

Rick Rubin

I really loved crunk. I loved the extreme nature of it, how repetitious it was, and how these basic, angry chants would just be repeated over and over again.

American Businessman

Lil Jon

The energy from these records, that's what makes crunk so popular; that's why it's winning, because it makes you move a certain way.

A crunk attitude you're just rowdy, rahhhhh! You're just crunk. But you add the crunk rock to it, and it gives you some edge.

John Singleton

Crunk music is the music of the South, it pervades every club and nightclub not only in America, but all over the world.

American Director

E-40

I've been rapping on some crunk beats and getting down on the South music for years. I feel like I can do it all.

Before Lil Jon and The Eastside Boyz, nobody ever said, 'I'm a crunk artist. I make crunk music.

Zaytoven

Atlanta can do crunk music, it can do snap music, it can do swag music. Atlanta has it all.

Chingy

Even if I make a gospel album, my gospel songs are going to get you dancing and crunk.

Gerald Green

I'm always animated; I'm always kind of crunk.

American Athlete

Originates from Southern U.S. hip-hop culture, understanding it helps in cultural contexts.

Cultural Origin

Used in casual settings among friends, not in formal situations.

Informal Usage

Popular with younger people, expanding one's slang vocabulary.

Youth Slang

Used to express one's enthusiasm about partying or having fun.

Express Enthusiasm

Often heard at casual social gatherings or events.

Casual Social Events

Implies a high level of excitement or energy, synonymous with 'turning up'.