Icons of the Game
This gangster rapper was invited to the White House
Who is Eazy-E
This Three Member Group hailed from Hollis, Queens and during Christmas time "Mama's cooking Chicken and Collard Greens"
Who is Run DMC
Known for her Avant Garde Style, this "Work it" & "Lose Control" artist won the National Medal of the Arts in 2023
Who is Missy Elliott
Before Hip-Hop, This OVO Rapper played a crippled Highschooler on "Degrassi"
Who is Drake
This Public Enemy Hype Man is known for wearing a Clock as a chain.
Who is Flava Flav
This Detroit Rap Group is known for their face paint and hosting the annual "Gathering of the Juggalos"
Who is "The Insane Clown Posse"
Known as the "Godfather of Soul." He is the most sampled artist in Hip Hop History
Who is James Brown
After her hit sophomore album, "The Score," with the Fugees. She followed up with her classic debut solo album "The Miseducation"
Who is "Ms. Lauryn Hill"
This "Dear Mama" Rapper is a West Coast Icon and has "Thug Life" tatted across his Navel
Who is Tupac (2Pac)
What do you call a Spike Lee Movie?
What is "A Spike Lee Joint"
This "Just a Friend" Rapper Pioneered of the art of Beat Boxing
Who is "Biz Markie"
Often referred to as the “Queen of Neo Soul” This artist won a Grammy in 2003 for her song “Love of my Life (an ode to Hip Hop).”
Who is Erykah Badu
This Houston-native Icon's 2003 debut album blended R&B and Hip Hop earning her 5 Grammy wins and hits like "Dangerously In Love"
Who is "Beyonce"
This "Mm...Food" Rapper is known as the godfather of Alternative Rap and adorned the mask of Marvel Villain "Dr. Doom".
Who is "MF Doom"
Founded by Dr. Dre, this music company is famous for their designer headphones and sold to Apple in 2014 for 3 Billion Dollars
What is Beats By Dre
The 2009 hit "Run This Town," features three billionaire Hip Hop artists. They are Kanye West, Jay Z, and whom?
Who is Rihanna
This Detroit Producer joins Common and Talib Kwali as members of the group "The Soulquarians" and produced hit records like "Like Water for Chocolate" and "Donuts"
Who is "J Dilla"
She is the first Female Rapper to be nominated for a Grammy for her 1994 hit "Ruffneck"
Who is MC Lyte
Rising to fame as a member of the "Hot Boys" this New Orleans Rapper won the 2009 Grammy for Best Rap Album "The Carter III"
Who is "Lil Wayne"
This style of Hip Hop was pioneered by Rappers like "Mos Def," "Talib Kwali" and "Common Sense"
What is "Conscious Rap" or "Backpack Rap"
This New Orleans based Hip Hop Mogul is the founder of "No Limit" and through his very public success remains "Bout it, Bout it."
Who is Master P
Led by Black Thought and QuestLove, this legendary Hip Hop Group became the house band for the Jimmy Fallon Show in 2009
Who are "The Roots"
Known as "The Princess of R&B" she broke onto the scene at the age of 15 blending Hip Hop and R&B with her songs "At Your Best (You are Love)" in 1994 and "One in a Million" in 1996
Who is Aaliyah
Who is "Killer Mike"
Name 4 Members of the 9 Member rap group. "The Wu Tang Clan"
Who is (any of) GZA, RZA, Method Man, ODB, Ghost Face Killah, Raekwon the Chef, Inspectah Deck, U God, Master Killah, and Cappadonna