Kings of Hip Hop
Which hip-hop artist created the "Yeezy" fashion line and is known for albums like "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"?
Who is Kanye West?
Who released the hit "Ladies First" in 1989, advocating for women's empowerment in hip-hop?
Who is Queen Latifah?
Which city is considered the birthplace of hip-hop, with DJ Kool Herc often credited for hosting the first hip-hop party there?
What is The Bronx, New York City?
This influential political and social activist group, formed in the 1960s, had a significant impact on the development of conscious and socially aware themes in hip hop.
Who are The Black Panthers?
In Jay-Z's song "Empire State of Mind," Alicia Keys sings, "Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there's [blank] you can't do."
What is “nothing"?
Which hip-hop artist released the album "The Slim Shady LP" in 1999, launching his mainstream career?
Who is Eminem?
Which female rapper's real name is Belcalis Almánzar, and she gained fame with her hit "Bodak Yellow"?
Who is Cardi B?
What is the technique in hip-hop where a DJ uses two turntables to play the same record simultaneously to create a new sound?
What is scratching?
This rapper's album "To Pimp a Butterfly" received critical acclaim for its exploration of African-American identity, systemic racism, and other political themes.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
In "Hotline Bling" by Drake, he sings, "You used to call me on my [blank] at late-night.”
What is “cellphone”
This artist, hailed as the "King of the West Coast," released the album "Doggystyle" and played a major role in popularizing G-funk.
Who is Snoop Dogg?
Who is considered the most awarded female hip hop artist, but has not won a Grammy award?
Who is Nicki Minaj?
The four main elements of hip hop culture are often listed as DJing, MCing (rapping), breaking (breakdancing), and this visual art form.
What is Graffiti?
The hip hop group Public Enemy’s 1989 song "Fight the Power" became an anthem for addressing social and political issues, and it was featured prominently in what Spike Lee film?
Do the Right Thing
In Missy Elliott's "Work It," she raps, "Is it worth it? Let me [blank] it, I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it."
“What is "work it”?
This rapper, also known as the "King of the Dancehall," crossed over to hip hop with hits like "Temperature" and "Gimme the Light."
Who is Sean Paul?
What female hip-hop duo released the chart-topping hit "Push It" in 1986?
Who is Salt n Pepa?
The genre of hip hop was strongly influenced by the tradition of African oral storytelling, which is commonly referred to as this.
What is Griot?
This Beyonce song sparked conversations about police brutality, feminism, and racial identity, and its accompanying music video featured powerful political imagery.
What is Formation
This song by Lil Nas X starts with the lyrics, "Yeah, I'm gonna take my [blank] to the old town road."
What is "horse"?
Who is the "King of Crunk," responsible for tracks like "Get Low" and "Yeah!"?
Who is Lil Jon?
What female artist refers to herself as the “Houston Hottie?”
Who is Megan Thee Stallion?
The practice of looping and extending the "breaks" in funk and soul songs, often using two turntables, played a crucial role in the development of hip hop. What is this technique called?
What is Sampling?
This rapper's song "Same Love" advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and confronts issues of discrimination and homophobia.
Who is Macklemore
In the song “Superbass,” Nicki Minaj wraps, “he always in the air but he never fly [blank]”
What is “coach”?