Chip Tha Ripper
How Rapping Paper: Gift Raps 2 Continues a Cleveland Legacy Built Over 16 Years - Chip Tha Ripper
Some artists release albums. Others build moments. Chip Tha Ripper builds movements.
When Rapping Paper: Gift Raps 2 dropped on Christmas Day, it was not just another release on the calendar. It was a continuation of a story that has been unfolding in Cleveland for more than a decade and a half. A story about consistency, culture, and an artist who never stopped moving his city forward.
This project is not an isolated chapter. It is the latest expression of a legacy that has been carefully, intentionally built in real time.
Chip Tha Ripper and the Architecture of Cleveland Culture
To understand Rapping Paper: Gift Raps 2, you have to understand Chip Tha Ripper not just as a rapper, but as an architect of Cleveland’s modern hip-hop identity.
Before Cleveland was a destination in rap conversations, Chip helped make it one. Alongside peers like Kid Cudi and Machine Gun Kelly, Chip was part of the generation that shifted how the city was seen nationally.
But Chip’s role was distinct.
He didn’t just represent Cleveland.
He organized its energy.
Where others captured moments, Chip built frameworks that allowed movements to grow, evolve, and reconnect across eras.
Rapping Paper: Gift Raps 2
Focused, Grown, and Intentional
Rapping Paper: Gift Raps 2 does not sound like an artist trying to reintroduce himself. It sounds like an artist who knows exactly where he stands. Chip Tha Ripper delivers sharp verses, measured confidence, and a calm authority that only comes from experience. The project avoids filler and leans into clarity. There is no need for overproduction or forced reinvention. The music speaks because the artist behind it is secure. This is rap for listeners who value craftsmanship and consistency.
Collaborations That Match the Moment
One of the strongest aspects of Rapping Paper: Gift Raps 2 is its feature list. Each collaboration feels intentional and aligned with Chip’s voice.
- Machine Gun Kelly brings shared Cleveland history and creative chemistry that feels natural rather than nostalgic.
- Larry June adds a smooth, seasoned presence that complements Chip’s grounded delivery.
- Denzel Curry brings intensity and lyrical precision, elevating the project’s energy without overpowering it.
None of the features feel transactional. They feel curated, reinforcing the idea that Chip Tha Ripper prioritizes alignment over attention.
Behind the scenes, unmatte™ operates as Chip Tha Ripper’s creative partner, supporting his brand beyond just the music itself.
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the origin of fat raps
Fat Raps (2009)
The original Fat Raps became a defining moment for Chip Tha Ripper, reaching one million views on I’m From Cleveland and proving this era was all about curation.
Fat Raps (Remix) feat. big sean
The 2010 Fat Raps Remix expanded the idea into a cultural meeting point, featuring Big Sean (@bigsean), Chuck Inglish (@oldinglish), Asher Roth (@asherroth), Dom Kennedy (@domkennedy), and Boldy James (@boldyjames), proving Fat Raps became a platform, not just a song.
Fat Raps 3
By 2015, the industry had changed. Blogs faded. Streaming took over. Attention spans shortened.
Fat Raps 3, released on CleveLafornia, proved that Chip Tha Ripper did not need to abandon the past to move forward. He evolved while keeping the original collaborators close, reinforcing the idea that movements grow best when they remember where they came from.
Fat Raps 4
Sixteen years later, Fat Raps 4 on Rapping Paper connected generations seamlessly with Denzel Curry (@denzelcurryph), Larry June (@larryjunetfm), and Machine Gun Kelly (@machinegunkelly), proving that no matter the era, the constant is Chip Tha Ripper.
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