Two Turn Tables and a Microphone

One thing I've picked up from the show I'm doing is the music. No, it's not a musical, but there are a ton of songs (that I've never heard of) that are used for the transitions throughout the show.

100% of the music is hardcore rap.

Now, despite appearances, I don't listen to hardcore rap. And I've been trying to understand it and really get a sense of what the hell the rappers are saying, and why they're saying it. To do that, I've done some research. I've found the following diagrams (courtesy of jamphat.com) helpful in understanding the heart of the music: