"Mic Drop":
90's Hip Hop Figures
90's Hip Hop Figures
Finish the lyric:"Cash rules everything around me, C.R.E.A.M..."
What is "Get the money, dollar dollar bill y'all"- (Wu-Tang Clan)
This NBA player became the youngest MVP in league history at 22 years old
Who is Derrick Rose
Who delivered the "slap heard around the world" at the 2022 Oscars
Who is Will Smith
This iconic show opened with the line, "Love, peace and soul!" and celebrated Black music, dance, and style for over 35 years.
What is Soul Train
He was a famous musician and bandleader known for pioneering the Motown sound and songs like, "What's Going On."
Who is Marvin Gaye
This Detroit producer became known for his unique sampling and later influenced artists like Common and The Roots
Who is Jay Dilla (Jay Dee)
Known for his baseball home run record, this legend faced intense racism while chasing Babe Ruth's record
Who is Hank Aaron
This 80's and 90's urban fashion brand-- known for its graffiti-style logo and loud prints-- was created by brothers Carl and Tony Jones
What is Cross Colours
This mathematician's work at NASA helped launched John Glenn into orbit, as seen in Hidden Figures.
Who is Katherine Johnson
This Tribe Called Quest classic samples "Walk On By" by Isaac Hayes
What is "Bonita Applebum"
She was the first Black woman to win the Olympic gold in track and field in 1948
Who is Alice Coachman
Michael Jordan cut his hair because of this American hardcore hip hop group from New York City
Onyx
Eddie Murphy created this 1987 HBO special that became one of the highest-grossing comedy films of all time.
What is RAW
This famous inventor improved the filament that made electric light bulbs practical for everyday use.
Who is Lewis Latimer
Before going solo, this Queens rapper was part of the group Main Source and appeared on the song, "Live at the Barbecue."
Who is Nas
This baseball pitcher became the first African American to win the Cy Young Award in 1971
Who is Vida Blue
This comedian became the catalyst behind opening a portal of "truth" in the beginning of 2024
Katt Williams
This 1970's group told us to "Get Down On it", and "Celebrate Good Times."
Who is Kool & The Gang
She was a pioneer of the 20th century civil rights movement in America. Her bold refusal to submit to racial discrimination in July 1944 led to a landmark U.S Supreme Court ruling against segregation in Interstate public transportation
Who is Irene Morgan (Kirkaldy)
This Oakland rapper and Hieroglyphics member was known for his intricate wordplay on No Need for Alarm
Who is Del the Funky Homosapien
This pioneering NASCAR driver broke barriers as one of the first successful Black racers in the 1970's and 80's
Who is Wendell Scott
Damien Pickett was the courageous Black co-captain that led this memorable brawl
Montgomery Riverfront Brawl
This 1997 TV show starred Flex Alexander and Darryl M. Bell as friends navigating life in D.C., featuring a memorable theme song performed by Mint Condition
What is Homeboys in Outer Space
This inventor developed a refrigeration system used in long-haul trucks, revolutionizing the food industry and allowing perishable goods to be transported nationwide