History of Hip-Hip

Hip Hop Trailblazers

100

His album Astroworld was streamed over 1.3 billion times on Spotify. He was publicly attacked for a few kids dying at his infamous Astroworld concert in Houston.

Travis Scott

200

Name the DJ that's always yelling the following phrases:

WE THE BEST !!

ALL I DO IS WIN!!

DJ Khaled 

300

Name the artist with the most streams on Apple music and Spotify. 

(For All The Dogs)

Drake

400

This rapper was born in Atlanta and rose to fame in 2017. His third studio album "It's Only Me" was streamed over 50 millions times on Spotify. The song "Hey" was steamed over 24 millions times on YouTube.

Lil Baby

500

This grandmaster is known as one of the innovators of DJing in Hip Hop

 Grandmaster Flash.

Hip Hop & The Bronx

100

In this decade hip hop was created in the Bronx.

1970’s

200

Who was the DJ at the frist Hip Hop event?

DJ Kool Herc

300

What was the name of the first Hip Hop event?

Back to School Jam

400

 This avenue was renamed Hip Hop Boulevard in 2016.

Sedgwick Avenue

500

How much did it cost for ladies and gentlemen at the first Hip Hop event?

$0.25 for ladies, $0.50 for gentlemen

Famous Artists

100

This rapper was born in Chicago and lived to the age of 26. He signed to OTF after being released from prison in 2017

King Von

200

This female rapper is known for calling herself a barbie and is the highest ranked female artist on the Billboard charts.

Nicki Minaj

300

The stage name for this female rapper who also happens to be married to another popular rapper, Belcalis Almánzar-Cephus is...

Cardi B.

400

This Atlanta native rapper is currently in prison for RICO charges and started the YSL label in 2016. 

("Thats my best friend, that's my best friend")

Young Thug

500

Name a famous rapper/producer we learned about in class. From Chicago and his last name is the opposite of east. 

Kanye West

Hip Hop History

100

What element of Hip Hop is the visually interpretation of Hip Hop?

Graffiti

200

Name two important pieces of equipment Grandmaster Flash used

Turntables, vinyl, speaker, crayon, and headphones.

300

 The kinds of parties commonly played hip hop music in the 70’s.

Block parties

400

Name the five elements of Hip Hop?

MCing, DJing, Graffiti, Breakdancing, and Knowledge

500

Name the hip hop group known for starting gangsta rap.

NWA

Miscellaneous Hip Hop

100

In this part of the Bronx hip hop was created.

South Bronx

200

What does MC stand for?

Master of Ceremonies

300

The popular type of dance used in hip hop… Hint: Think of ‘breaking.” 

Break Dance

400

This person is the most financially successful hip-hop artist.

Jay-Z

500

Name the date of the Back to School Jam.

August 11th, 1973