There Was Rap is a compilation album presented by Priority Records, released on November 25, 1997.

The album featured cover versions of classic old school hip hop songs done by some of hip hop's most popular acts at the time.

4 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Less than two months after its release on January 9, 1998, it was certified gold for sales of 500,000 copies.

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.