Old School Rap
In 1986, these three white boys from New York City surprised everyone in the rap world by putting out Licensed to Ill. Yup, it gave them a right to party.
Who are The Beastie Boys
I got black, I got white, what you want?
What is Ransom by Lil Tecca/Juice WRLD
Sean Combs
Who is Puff Daddy or Puffy or Diddy or P. Diddy
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What is One of Wun by Gunna
This artist has won rap song of the year 7 times, more than anyone else, since the category started including Jesus Walks in 2005 and All the Lights in 2012.
Who is Kanye West
This group formed in 1987 on the west coast and their first album really riled up the police with their hardcore lyrics. Eazy-E sure didn't take it easy.
Who is N.W.A.
21, can you do some' for me?
Who is Drake
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
Who is Snoop Dogg
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What is Paradise by Lil Uzi Vert
This artist has won the most times for rap album of the year, six, including The Slim Shady LP in 2000 and Recovery in 2011.
Who is Eminem
This artist debuted in 1991 with Digital Underground and Humpty Hump, but since he put his own album out later that year, he was a force for the next 5 years, singing about things that "affected young black males." So sad he didn't make it longer.
Who is Tupac Shakur
I love it though, you know? Put your hands to the constellations, the way look should be a sin, you my sensation.
Who is Kanye
Christopher George Latore Wallace
Who is Biggie Smalls or Notorious B.I.G.
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What is Pick Up the Phone by Young Thug and Travis Scott
The 2023 Rap Song of the Year was won by Jake Kosich, Johnny Kosich, Matt Schaeffer, and this guy for The Heart Part 5.
Who is Kendrick Lamar
Known for their politically charged lyrics and powerful social commentary, this group emerged with Chuck D and Flavor Flav as one of the most influential groups of the 1980s. Yeahhhhhhh Boyyyyyy!!
Who is Public Enemy
We got that trophy like a champion, fell asleep right on the jet, we gone. Big rings just like a champion, no TSA, hop on the jet, we gone.
Who is NAV and Travis Scott
Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph
Who is 21 Savage
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What is Freestyle by Lil Bbay
This artist won for Best Rap Performance in 2021 for the song Savage. It didn't feature anyone important. Just someone named Beyonce.
Who is Megan Thee Stallion
This OG rapper influenced many of the big groups and artists of the 80s and 90s. His songs Body Count and Cop Killer made him one of the most controversial figures of the time. Ironically, he's probably best known for playing a cop on Law and Order Special Victim's Unit since the year 2000!
I took the top off, I'm dripping like hot sauce.
Who is Gunna
Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn
Who is Future
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What is Outside Today by NBA YoungBoy
This rap artist has the 24 Grammy wins, which ties him with Kanye for wins, but he's the all time leader in nominations with 88.
Who is Jay-Z