Yes, you could say that rap is a subset of hip-hop, but also a distinct genre in its own right. Rap is the vocal style, while hip-hop is the broader cultural movement.

Rap music originated in the Bronx, New York City in the 1970s, alongside the hip-hop genre and cultural movement. Rapping developed from the role of master of ceremonies (MC) at parties within the scene, who would encourage and entertain guests between DJ sets, which evolved into longer performances. When Jamaican sound system culture arrived in New York in the late 1970s, it had a history of MCs toasting - speaking over tracks played by the DJ - to entertain the crowd and keep them engaged. From this, a new style of music emerged, known as hip-hop.

Rap music came to national prominence with the Sugar Hill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” (1979). Rap’s early stars included Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, Public Enemy (who espoused a radical political message), and the Beastie Boys. The late 1980s saw the advent of “gangsta rap,” with lyrics that were often misogynistic or that glamorized violence and drug dealing. Later stars include Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, OutKast, Eminem, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj.

I hope this gives you some insight into the history of rap.
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