Hip-Hop History
This New York rapper was the first to have a certified platinum rap album in 1986.
Who is Run-D.M.C.?
This “Queen of R&B” was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Who is Aretha Franklin?
“I’m the bad guy, duh!”
Who is Billie Eilish?
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys collaborated on this New York anthem.
What is “Empire State of Mind”?
Kanye West’s debut album in 2004.
What is The College Dropout?
The Notorious B.I.G. was signed to this record label.
What is Bad Boy Records?
This artist’s real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly.
Who is R. Kelly?
“Cash rules everything around me, C.R.E.A.M. get the money, dollar dollar bill y’all.”
Who is Wu-Tang Clan?
Rihanna and Drake teamed up for this hit song in 2016.
What is “Work”?
This rapper released the mixtape So Far Gone in 2009, leading to mainstream success.
Who is Drake?
This rapper famously interrupted Taylor Swift’s 2009 VMA speech.
Who is Kanye West?
The debut album What’s the 411? launched this singer’s career.
Who is Mary J. Blige
“I keep it juicy juicy, I eat that lunch.”
Who is Doja Cat?
Kendrick Lamar and SZA worked together on this song from Black Panther: The Album.
What is “All the Stars”?
Beyoncé surprised fans with this self-titled visual album in 2013.
What is Beyoncé?
The first woman to win a Grammy for Best Rap Album.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
This late singer was known as the “Princess of R&B” and starred in Romeo Must Die.
Who is Aaliyah?
“If you don’t know, now you know.”
Who is The Notorious B.I.G.?
Beyoncé and Jay-Z released a joint album under this duo name.
Who are The Carters?
The album Good Kid, M.A.A.D City was released by this West Coast rapper.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
Tupac Shakur’s mother was a member of this activist group.
What is the Black Panther Party?
The album Confessions became one of the best-selling R&B albums of all time.
Who is Usher?
“You remind me of my Jeep, I wanna ride it.”
Who is R. Kelly?
This 1995 Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men song holds a record for one of the longest running #1 hits.
What is “One Sweet Day”?
The mixtape House of Balloons introduced the world to this R&B artist.
Who is The Weeknd?