Birth of Hip Hop
Where was hip hop invented?
Bronx, New York
Who is Fresh Prince?
Will Smith
When was gangsta rap popular?
1990's
How did Queen Latifah start her career?
Beatboxing
How many albums did DJ Kool Herc make?
Zero
Who created hip hop?
People of color
What was the purpose of pop rap?
To be popular and make money
What rivalry is famous in gangsta rap?
Tupac Shakur vs. Biggie Smalls
Both Lauryn Hill and Queen Latifah could do what?
Rap, sing, and act.
What are the four elements of hip hop culture?
DJ'ing, MC'ing, break dancing, graffiti.
Who invented scratching?
Grandmaster Flash
Who pioneered pop rap?
MC Hammer
How old was Tupac Shakur when he was murdered?
25
Lauryn Hill was the first woman to do what?
Win 5 Grammys in one night
What characterized life in the Bronx?
Poverty, crime, hard times
Who is the Father of Hip Hop?
DJ Kool Herc
Who was the first big star of hip hop?
Kurtis Blow
What ended the West Coast versus East Coast hip hop rivalry?
Biggie Smalls' murder
What does Latifah mean in Arabic?
Gentle
What does MC stand for?
Master of Ceremonies
What is DJ Kool Herc best known for inventing?
Musical breaks
Why was "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang controversial? (Must list all three reasons)
Sugarhill game was from New Jersey. They used disco beats in the song. They stole the lyrics.
What did Tupac Shakur study?
Dance, poetry, and theater.
What is the name of Lauryn Hill's first solo rap album?
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Who was the first hip hop artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Grandmaster Flash