Hip Hop Scandals
Big Moments in Hip Hop
Females in Hip Hop
The Origins of Hip Hop
Hip Hop in Cinema
100
This New York rapper was more known for his copious amounts of children and baby mommas than his actual rap career. He is now Cast Member of Love & Hip Hop New York.
Who is Peter Gunz
100
The punk band Blondie’s hit record “Rapture” was the first rap video aired on this network.
What is MTV
100
This East Orange, New Jersey native made her mark in hip hop history by primarily rapping about issues faced by Black women. Her single U.N.I.T.Y won the 1995 Grammy for best rap solo performance.
Who is Queen Latifah
100
This song released in 1979, is widely regarded as the first popular Hip Hop song in the mainstream.
What is Rapper’s Delight
100
This 1991 west coast film was directed by John Singleton and starred rapper Ice Cube as 'Dough Boy.'
What is Boyz N the Hood
200
This rapper’s relationship with 17 yr/old Kylie Jenner has brought him a lot of controversy, mainly because he’s 25.
Who is Tyga
200
In 1984, Russell Simmons and Rick Ruben created this pioneer hip hop label that help to mold the careers of artist such as LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy.
What is Def Jam Records
200
This 5x Grammy award winning rapper evaluated rap to another creative level with her smash hit “The Rain.” She also reintroduced her talents to a new generation at Super Bowl 49 halftime show.
Who is Missy Elliot
200
This New York borough is the true birth place of Hip Hop in the 1970’s.
What is The Bronx
200
Released in theaters on January 17, 1992 this film starred one of the greatest hip hop artists of all time ,Tupac Shakur, in his most iconic role as the character, 'Bishop.'
What is Juice
300
This Hip Hop model, author of the Vixen series, made the New York Times Best Seller list three times. She is also known for the subject matter of her literature being factual accounts of her career in the industry.
Who is Karrine “Superhead” Steffans
300
In 1977, this NYC native created the most popular b-boy crew in the world named, Rock Steady.
Who is Richard "Crazy Legs" Colón
300
This Chicago native made history by being the first solo female rapper to go platinum with her 1994 debut album "Funkdafied."
Who is Da Brat
300
Originator Afrika Bambaataa, lead this movement named after an historic African tribe, notably supported by various rap artists such as A Tribe Called Quest.
What is the Universal Zulu Nation
300
This 1998 hip hop film was directed by Hype Williams, and starred two of hip-hop's greatest MC’s, DMX and Nas.
What is Belly
400
Wife to Christopher Wallace, she was the root of a small feud between her husband and rival west coast rapper.
Who is Faith Evans
400
The tragic death of these to rap icons, which started from an alleged East/West coast beef, shortened careers and their dramatic demises helped make hip-hop an all-conquering global force.
Who is Tupac and Biggie
400
This Compton, California native is the musical protégé of west coast legend Ice Cube. Her 1991 debut album featured her smash hit titled “You can’t play with my Yo-Yo.”
Who is Yo-Yo
400
Gangsta Rap, as a subgenre, gained most of its popularity from this west coast group, largely credited as its originators.
Who is N.W.A.
400
This 1997 hip hop southern classic was the first No Limit Records film directed by the New Orleans legendary MC, Master P.
What is I’m Bout it
500
This rapper is highly criticized for his loose use of terms of endearment on twitter in 2013. He gained large popularity after features with T.I. and Rich Homie Quan.
Who is Young Thug
500
At the 1999 Grammy Awards, this former Fugees rapper was nominated 10 times, and actually won five of those nominations. This sweep marks one of the most fair, accurate, and generally correct moments in music award history.
Who is Lauryn Hill
500
This Brooklyn native has worked with hip-hop legends such as Nas, Jay Z and Dr. Dre, and earned herself a coveted spot on Jay’s debut album "Reasonable Doubt." Her album "Ill Na Na" debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 in 1996.
Who is Foxy Brown
500
This is the most important, foundational pillar of Hip Hop; it is said that you can do anything else without this piece.
What is The DJ
500
Released in theaters on March 8, 1991, this film starred Wesley Snipes as lead character 'Nino Brown' and west coast rapper Ice-T, in his fist law enforcement role as lead detective, 'Scotty Appleton.'
What is New Jack City
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