Icons of the Game
Founded by Jay-Z and Dame Dash, this New York label dominated Hip Hop in the 90s and early 2000s.
Who is RocaFella (The Roc)
You can find this art painted on the side of old buildings, subway stations, and street signs.
What is Graffiti
Known for such hits as “All Night Long” “Real Love” and “Family Affair”. She is considered the “Queen of Hip Hop Soul.”
Who is Mary J. Blige
This rapper’s To Pimp a Butterfly album is known for its themes of racial inequality and empowerment.
Who is Kendrick Lamar
The song “Fight the Power” by Public Enemy was featured in this 1989 film directed by Spike Lee.
What is Do The Right Thing
In the movie “8 Mile”, this Detroit rapper plays an aspiring rapper named B-Rabbit.
Who is Eminem
Known for “Bodak Yellow,” this rapper from the Bronx rose to fame in the late 2010s.
Who is Cardi B
This Artist, Actor, Author, and Producer broke onto the Hip Hop Scene after surviving 9 gun shots and inspiring the movie "Get Rich or Die Trying".
Who is 50 Cent
Known as one of the pioneers of "gangsta" rap, this N.W.A. rapper produced movies, such as Friday, and Barbershop
Who is Ice Cube
Run-DMC famously partnered with this sneaker brand, solidifying it as a hip hop staple.
What is Adidas
This 15-year old Rapper exploded onto the scene with the famous "Crack That" Dance and internet challenge.
Who is Soulja Boi
Known for spoken word poetry, this artist is often considered a hip hop precursor for his politically charged lyrics in songs like “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.”
Who is Scott Gil Heron
This 80s female group, known for “Push It,” was one of the first successful female rap groups.
Who is Salt-n-Pepa
Known for hits like “Through the Wire,” “Jesus Walks,” and “Runaway,” this artist rose to fame in the 2000s and is also a major fashion influencer.
Who is Kanye West
The Most infamous "East Coast V. West Coast" beef in the 90's was between which two labels?
Who is Bad Boy Records and Death Row Records
This fashion mogul and Shark Tank Investor founded For Us By US “FUBU” in 1992 with a focus on streetwear.
Who is Daymond John?
Suge Knight co-founded this iconic record label that signed Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac Shukar.
Who is Death Row Records
This was the first U.S. based Hip-Hop magaznine created.
What is The Source Magazine
Known for hits like “Super Bass” and “Anaconda,” this artist became one of the most influential female rappers in the 2010s.
Who is Nicki Minaj
Known for his hit songs “I Need Love,” and "Mama said knock you out." He became the first rapper to win a Grammy.
Who is LL Cool J?
Tupac Shakur starred alongside Janet Jackson in this 1993 film directed by John Singleton
What is "Poetic Justice"
This U.S. neighborhood known as the "Boogie Down," is where Hip-Hop was founded.
What is Bronx, New York
This Late-Night Show soared to fame as one of the first shows to give Hip Hop artists a nightly platform on national TV
What is the Arsenio Hall Show
Known for her song “U.N.I.T.Y” This pioneering female rapper also starred in the sitcom Living Single.
Who is Queen Latifah
A$AP Rocky, Tyler, the Creator, and Odd Future are considered part of this hip hop movement known for blending genres and pushing creative boundaries.
What is Alternative Hip Hop
This rapper and producer started Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream, brands with a skate and streetwear influence. He is the current Creative Director of Louis Vuitton.
Who is Pharrell Williams