You need to figure what genre you belong in
- Street rappers tend to rap about what goes on in the hood
- glam rappers are more what they got and what you don't
- the I don't care artist that might not be good but will still make music
- R&B type
- Hip-Hop and R&B
- Classic R&B
All of this can range from $150 to over $350 or less if you find deals or have friends.
- a stand: boom or regular
- studio headphones
- a pop filter
- shock mount
- a sound proof room
- lyrics
- notepad
- someone that can help
If you want quality sound without paying a lot go on Ebay or somewhere to find deals, or just ask around.
Good sites to go on to get instrumentals is datpiff.com and if your looking for equipment it's easy online @Ebay.com or Amazon.com