History
What city did the genre originate from?
New York, Bronx
What was the name of DJ Cool Herc's first DJ party?
Back to School Jam.
First hip hop song to receive mainstream success? (Song + Artist)
Rapper's Delight by The Sugarhill Gang
2Pac's name is a shortened version of his first solo album. What is it called?
2Pacalyse Now
What do the words hip and hop represent?
Hip = present and Hop = Action
Who is the richest female hip hop artist of 2025?
a) Nicki Minaj
b) Cardi B
c) Queen Latifah
a) Nicki Minaj
$190.5 million where Cardi B and Queen Latifah are at $101.6 million and $88.9 million.
How many songs did Tupac write?
a) 397
b) 683
c) 713
He wrote 713 songs.
How long did Dr. Dre stay in his studio (one time) for without sleeping?
a) 58 hours
b) 63 hours
c) 79 hours
c) 79 hours
Name two styles of music that hip hop took elements from?
Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul
Dr. Dre called himself doctor because of…
a) the Doctor’s mask he wore when he performed as a DJ
b) one of his family member was a doctor
c) he has a medical degree
a) the Doctor’s mask he wore when he performed as a DJ
What part of a song caused hip hop to originate?
The Breakbeat
What did Jim Carrey send to Tupac when Tupac was in jail?
a) Money
b) Funny letters
c) Snacks and food
b) Funny letters
Jim Carrey was Tupac's favourite actor and the letters were sent to make Tupac smile.
What were the main reasons that hip hop was influenced?
It was a way to spread a message.
The street lifestyle was a dangerous environment (drugs, gangs, etc...).
Who are the 3 members of the Holy Trinity?
DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash.
What came first in hip hop history?
a) DJ-ing
b) Rapping
c) Poetry
a) Rapping
What was the name of the first all-female rap group?
a) Wild, Wild Women
b) The Mercedes Ladies
c) Salt-N-Pepa
b) The Mercedes Ladies
Founded in 1976, the group never actually released music (they didn't have a record deal) b
What year was hip hop created? By who?
1970s by DJ Kool Herc.
June 16, 1971
Hip hop songs today represent what messages?
Racism, street life, freedom, creativity...
The fastest rapper in the world is American rapper Twista, who can rap at a rate of
a) 12.7 syllables per second
b) 11.2 syllables per second
c) 10.4 syllables per second
b) 11.2 syllables per second