Jay-Z
Jay-Z has more of these chart-topping albums than any other solo artist in history.
What are No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200? (14 total)
Eminem was the best-selling music artist of this entire decade in the United States.
What is the 2000s?
This 2008 album sold over a million copies in its first week, making Lil Wayne the best-selling artist of that year.
What is "Tha Carter III"?
This 2012 album was Kendrick Lamar’s major label debut and went triple platinum, earning him a spot among the greatest storytellers in hip-hop.
What is "good kid, m.A.A.d city"?
This album won Jay-Z his first Grammy for Best Rap Album, launching a new phase in his career.
What is "Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life"?
“Lose Yourself” made history by becoming the first hip-hop song to win this prestigious film industry award.
What is the Academy Award for Best Original Song?
Wayne holds the record for the most entries by a male artist on this U.S. chart.
What is the Billboard Hot 100?
Kendrick made history in 2018 as the first rapper to win this major American arts award, typically reserved for classical and jazz musicians.
What is the Pulitzer Prize for Music?
In 2021, Jay-Z became the first solo rapper to be inducted into this elite music institution.
What is the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Eminem holds this Guinness World Record for his song “Rap God.”
What is most words in a hit single (1,560 words in 6 minutes)?
With over 120 charting songs, Lil Wayne surpassed this pop icon for most Billboard Hot 100 entries before being overtaken by Drake.
Who is Elvis Presley?
In 2022, Kendrick became the only rapper to win this international award for his socially impactful lyrics and global influence.
What is the Crown Prince International Award (or Prince Claus Award)?
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Jay-Z was named the greatest rapper of all time by this media outlet in 2023, sparking debates across the hip-hop world.
What is Billboard (and Vibe)?
This Eminem album broke first-week sales records in 2000 with over 1.7 million copies sold.
What is "The Marshall Mathers LP"?
In 2012, Lil Wayne became the first male artist to surpass this number of songs on the Hot 100 chart.
What is 100?
Kendrick Lamar has won this many Grammy Awards, placing him among the most decorated rappers in history.
What is 17? (As of 2024)
Jay-Z has won this many Grammy Awards, tying him with Beyoncé for the most Grammy wins in hip-hop history.
What is 24?
Eminem’s total global album sales exceed this massive number, putting him among the top-selling artists ever.
What is 220 million?
This mixtape series was credited with reshaping the digital music era and redefining lyrical dominance in the 2000s.
What is "Dedication" (or "Da Drought")?
This 2015 album by Kendrick Lamar was ranked one of the greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone and cemented his place as a generational voice.
What is "To Pimp a Butterfly"?