East Coast
This Brooklyn based rapper is considered the GOAT by many. But these days, younger music fans might recognize his wife before hits like "Hard Knock Life."
Who is Jay Z
This rapper and producer's G-Funk sound is credited with bringing west coast rap to the mainstream.
Who is Dr. Dre.
This duo of Big Boi and Andre 3000 came flying out of Atlanta with their debut album Southernplayalisticcadillacmuzik.
Who is Outkast
She hit the hip hop scene in 2018 with her first album Invasion of Privacy. Critically acclaimed, it made her the first female artist to win a Grammy for best rap album.
Who is Cardi B
Before he was causing controversy with his wild fashion and off the wall commentary, this Chicago based rapper and producer was credited with changing the game after his 2007 album Graduation out sold 50 Cent's Curtis, ending the domination of gangsta rap in mainstream hip hop.
Who is Kanye West
He was at the fore front of the East Coast/West Coast feud in the 90s and one of the biggest names on the Bad Boy label.
Who is Biggie Smalls/Notorious BIG
All eyez were on him as one of most prominent names during the East/West feud. He even continued to release albums after his death.
Who is Ludacris
This Atlanta rapper has had three consecutive number one albums, starting with 2018's "Harder Than Ever"
Who is Lil Baby
This 90s hip hop group is best known for their party anthem "Jump Around."
Who is House of Pain
This group from Staten Island, featuring MCs such as Method Man and Raekwon, ain't nothing to mess with.
Who is Wu Tang Clan
Who is Snoop Dogg
He was the hype man for the East Side Boyz, known for his emphatic screams of "Yeah" and "What?"
Who is Lil Jon
This Goblin rapper is the former leader of the hip hop collective Odd Future, known for his dark, complex beats and often controversial lyrics.
Who is Tyler, the Creator
Who is Run-DMC
He was the head of Bad Boy records. He's also changed his name a few times. These days, however, he's in hot water over past allegations.
Sean Combs
He, along with Eazy-E and MC Ren, was a member of one of the most prominent west coast groups in the 1980s and 90s. He'd later leave the gangsta life behind to become a family man and film actor.
Who is Ice Cube
Andre 3000 and UGK collaborated on this 2007 mega hit that wont the grammy for Best Collaboration but ultimately lost Best Video to Kanye West.
What is International Players Anthem
A polarizing rapper known for his aggressive style and numerous children. He's currently under house arrest in Utah and has expressed interest in becoming Morman.
Who Is Youngboy
His work with DJ Jazzy Jeff helped him become the first rap act to win a Grammy Award. These days he's one of Hollywood's most famous actors. But don't expect to see him at the Oscar's any time soon.
Who is Will Smith
This East Coast super group famously featured hype man Flavor Flav.
What is Public Enemy
It was the name of Suge Knight's record label that featured names such as 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, and even MC Hammer.
What is Death Row Records
This Florida rapper is known for his heavy use of Auto-Tune and has been featured on numerous albums since his rise to fame in the early 2000s.
Who is T-Pain
Her real name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini but she's known professionally by this feline-esq stage name. She's often caused controversy on Twitter.
Who is Doja Cat
His 2003 debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin' was met with widespread critical acclaim and is credited for a restoring gangsta rap to prominence in the hip hop game.
Who is 50 Cent