Hip-hop
This highly populated US city is often considered the birthplace of hip-hop
New York City
When it's raining than ever, remember you can stand under her umbrella
Rihanna
This 90s girl group warns their listeners against dating scrubs and chasing waterfalls
TLC
He is the first rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize
Kendrick Lamar
Rapper, Drake, is likely to strike this musical chord
A Minor
Your favorite nepo baby’s favorite nepo baby debuted with her song “Whip My Hair” in 2011
Willow Smith
This R&B artist who's known for singing "The Boy Is Mine" also plays Cinderella in the 1997 adaptation of the film
Brandy
In 1983, this was the first Black artist to have their song played on MTV
Michael Jackson
This 90s hit song is a body positive anthem, especially for girls you look like "one of those rap guys' girlfriends"
Baby Got Back- Sir Mix-a-Lot
You can call him when you want, call him when you need, call him in the morning, he'll be on his way
Lil Nas X
She is honored as the "Queen of Soul" and is known for her hits like "Respect" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"
Aretha Franklin
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Missy Elliot
She even cooks me pancakes and she loves the music that my band makes. This band performs Cupid's Chokehold
Gym Class Heroes
She wants to dance with somebody
Whitney Houston
The phrase "play on, playette" is repeated throughout this 90s R&B song, preformed by Blackstreet
No Diggity
Thanks to their song "Cult of Personality" this group becomes the first Black band to win a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance
Living Colour
The line "I'm John Laurens in the place to be" in the musical Hamilton and the line "biggie biggie biggie can't you see.." in Biggie Smalls's "Hypnotize" are both sampled from this 80s rap song
La-Di-da-Di by Doug E. Fresh and Ricky D
The song IT GIRL was performed by this popstar and internet personality
Aliyah’s Interlude
Salt-N-Pepa collaborated with this R&B girl group on their hit song "Whatta Man"
En Vogue
In 1958, this jazz artist, who has a popular rendition of "Sleigh Ride", became 1st Black Artist to win a Grammy
Ella Fitzgerald