Hip-Hop Moguls: Movies, Fashion, and More
Hip-Hop Terms
Old School Hip-Hop History
Lyrics
90's, 2000s, & 2010s/New School
Can I Get a Sample?
Hip Hop Facts
100
Many rappers and hip hop artists have their own record labels, including Cactus Jack Records, who is owned by this rapper.

Who is Travis Scott?

100
You can find this art painted on the side of old buildings, subway stations, and street signs.
What is Graffiti
100
This U.S. neighborhood known as the "Boogie Down," is where Hip-Hop was founded.
What is Bronx, New York
100

No matter what the song, this rap producer always screams the phrase "We the best music!"

Who is DJ Khaled?

100
Before pursuing his rap career, this rapper appeared on the Teen Nick show "Degrassi."
Who is Drake
100

Name this song based on the sample it plays.

What is Like That by Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar?

100

This album by N.W.A. was the first rap album to be inducted into the Grammy's Hall of Fame in 2017. 

What is Straight Outta Compton?

200

This 2002 movie is based off of the story of a white rapper from Detroit, trying to make it big in rap.

What is 8 Mile?

200
This dance was inspired by Hip-Hop. One of the dance moves consist of pop locking.
What is Break Dancing
200
The era of which Hip-Hop was founded. This era was known for a style known as "hipster" or "hippie"
What is the 1970's
200

This rapper is known for his slurred words, and his anthem that stated "You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub. Look mommy I got that X if you in to taking drugs."

Who is 50 Cent?

200

This "candy" rapper has the best selling album OF ALL TIME with a total of 19.1 million units sold. Another album of his comes in at No.2 with 17.5 million units sold. 

Who is Eminem? (The Eminem Show, 2002) (The Marshall Mathers LP, 2000) 

200

Name the song based on the sample I play.

What is U Can't Touch This by M.C. Hammer? 

(Other acceptable answer: Super Freaky Girl by Nicki Minaj)

200

This rap artist impresses the world for fastest rapped words in a single song, with 97 words in 15 seconds.

Who is Eminem?

300

Rapper Nelly established this Jean clothing line for women, based off of his most popular song. 

What is Apple Bottom Jeans?

300
This serves as an instrumental to rappers. It only involves the person using their mouth to create the beat.
What is Beat Boxing
300
The first Hip-Hop and Rock-n-Roll groups to collaborate on a song together.
Who is Run DMC and Aerosmith
300

This rapper in his song "Country Grammar" stated these lyrics, "Shimmy shimmy coco puff, listen to it now."

Who is Nelly

300

There are three female rappers that have received Best Rap Album at the Grammys. Lauryn Hill(1998), ________(2019), and _________(2025). (Name one of the blanks)

Who is Cardi B (2019) and Doechii (2025)?

300

Name the song based on the sample it uses.

What is Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G.?

300

She is the hip hop's first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As she should, her title is in her name! 

Who is Queen Latifah? 

400

This rapper produced movies, such as Friday, Barbershop, and Are We There Yet

Who is Ice Cube

400

Disc jockeys, otherwise known as DJs, use this method to gather melodies from once popular songs and add a fresh beat underneath to make something to rap to. 

What is Sampling?

400

Besides Bronx, NY, these four cities made it big in the hip-hop scene. 

What is Compton, CA?

What is Atlanta, GA?

What is Detroit, MI?

What is Chicago, IL? 

400
This rapper coined this term in one of his songs. The lyrics are "Momma said knock you out, Im gonna knock you out."
Who is LL Cool J
400

Not only did these two rappers go to the same high school in Brooklyn together, they also had an intense rap battle in the cafeteria.

Who are Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes?

400

Name the song based on the sample it plays.

What is Gold Digger by Kanye West?

400

Name the artists that sing these Top 3 most streamed rap songs on Spotify: 

HUMBLE

Without Me

God's Plan 

Who are Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and Drake?

500

This female rapper has the most Grammys won in female rap with 8 Grammys. 

Who is Lauryn Hill?

500

This term is another word for hip-hop. It stands for "rhythm and poetry". 

What is Rap?

500
This Hip-Hop group is credited for recording the first Hip-Hop song, called "Rappers Delight."
What is Sugar Hill Gang
500

This rapper is often regarded as the greatest rapper of all time, a revolutionary, and always coined the term "T.H.U.G L.I.F.E" in his songs.

Who is Tupac?

500
These two Hip-Hop labels had disputes, and this dispute was known as "East Coast vs. West Coast."
What is Bad Boy and Death Row
500

Name the song based on the sample it uses.

What is Stronger by Kanye West?

500
This rapper was the first to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2018. Dang. 

Who is Kendrick Lamar?

600

These two male rappers have the most Grammys won by a male rapper, both with 24 Grammys.

Who are Jay-Z and Kanye West?

600

This DJ is known as one of the pioneers of hip hop with his introduction of Masters of Ceremonies (MCs).

Who is Grandmaster Flash?

600

Name the address where DJ Kool Herc hosted his parties.

What is 1520 Sedgewick Ave, Bronx, NY?

600

Name this song based off the lyrics: "Don't push me 'cus I'm close to the edge. I'm trying not to lose my head. It's like a jungle sometimes it makes me wonder how I keep from going under."

What is The Message?

600

These two rappers have been feuding since the beginning of 2024. Both of their songs against each other have topped the Billboard charts for many weeks. 

Who are Drake and Kendrick Lamar? 
600

Name the song that uses this sample.

What is Mo Money, Mo Problems by The Notorious B.I.G.?

600

This 2000s rapper was recruited to play basketball at the University of Memphis. He ended up playing at Alabama State, but it was 2 much to go pro.

Who is 2 Chains?

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