R & B Music
This Atlanta-based girl group told us they didn’t want "No Scrubs" in 1999.
Who is TLC?
This 1972 Francis Ford Coppola film, based on a novel by Mario Puzo, follows the Corleone family and is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time.
What is The Godfather?
These baggy, wide-leg jeans were a go-to look for many in the hip-hop scene, often paired with Timberlands or Jordans.
What are JNCO jeans?
He broke out on In Living Color, gave us Nutty Professor laughs, and voiced Donkey in Shrek.
Who is Eddie Murphy?
"Don’t make me do this" often comes right after this phrase, said when a child is pushing their luck.
What is “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out”?
With the hit Can We Talk, this young R&B singer became a teen heartthrob and a vocal powerhouse.
Who is Tevin Campbell?
In Scarface (1983), Al Pacino plays this Cuban immigrant who rises to power in Miami’s drug trade.
Who is Tony Montana?
This brand founded by Daymond John became a 90s fashion empire with bold lettering, bright colors, and a strong connection to hip-hop culture.
What is FUBU?
Known for his sharp political humor and stand-up special Killin’ Them Softly, this comedian famously walked away from a $50 million deal with Comedy Central.
Who is Dave Chappelle?
If you heard this phrase, a switch or belt might be close by: “Go ahead and act up in this store…”
What is “I wish you would embarrass me in public”?
This Philly quartet gave us hits like End of the Road, Water Runs Dry, and I’ll Make Love to You.
Who is Boyz II Men?
Directed by Martin Scorsese, this 1990 film stars Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci and chronicles the rise and fall of Henry Hill.
What is Goodfellas?
Known for its bold prints and silky fabrics, this African-inspired style of shirt became popular in the 90s, blending culture with fashion.
What is a dashiki?
This trailblazing comedienne became the first Black woman to have her own nationally syndicated talk show in the 1980s.
Who is Mo'Nique?
When something went missing, your Black mom might’ve said this — even if she knew exactly where it was.
What is “Somebody better find it before I do”?
Known for fusing hip-hop and soul, this artist dropped What’s the 411? in 1992 and became the undisputed Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.
Who is Mary J. Blige?
Denzel Washington portrays real-life heroin kingpin Frank Lucas in this 2007 film set in 1970s Harlem.
What is American Gangster?
TLC made waves in the 90s with their unique fashion—baggy pants, condoms as accessories, and unapologetically bold statements. This member often rocked the "crazy" style.
Who is Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes?
Known for her razor-sharp wit and unapologetic takes on money, men, and power, this comedian was a standout star in The Queens of Comedy tour alongside Mo'Nique, Adele Givens, and Laura Hayes.
Who is Sommore?
Often said just before or after a lesson was physically reinforced, this warning reminded you that disobedience had real consequences.
What is “A hard head makes a soft behind”?
In 1996, this sultry duet between Brandy and Monica turned into an instant classic — and a chart-topping showdown.
What is The Boy Is Mine?
This 1991 John Singleton film focuses on life in South Central L.A., gang violence, and fatherhood, and stars Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Laurence Fishburne.
What is Boyz n the Hood?
Clue: As one of the original supermodels, this British beauty broke barriers in high fashion and became the first Black model to appear on the cover of French Vogue and Time magazine.
Who is Naomi Campbell?
Known for his church lady character “Bernice Jenkins” and prank calls, this comedian became a nationally syndicated radio host and uses comedy to uplift and inspire.
Who is Rickey Smiley?
When begging for something unnecessary, she’d hit you with this rhetorical one-liner:
What is “Do you have McDonald’s money"?