RAZGOVORNA LEKSIKA I NJENA FUNKCIJA U HIP-HOP PJESMAMA

Swearwords and vulgarisms are traditionally considered to be taboo words, which is indeed true when observed from the perspective of standard language and standard language policy. However, in hip-hop, the criteria mentioned above are not applicable since the usage of such lexis is a constant feature or, more precisely, ‘the ID’ of the genre. In that sense, the lexis of swearwords and vulgarisms is a ‘norm’ typical for the music genre, but also a means to shock the public by protesting against the Philistine mentality and expectations, and consequently, revolt against the society as such. Therefore, the role of such lexemes in hip-hop is primarily expressive. At times, they have an identification role, when observed as discourse markers found on the margins of the society.