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1. Which prominent hip-hop artist refers to Cash Money Records founder Brian Williams as his father figure?
Lil' Wayne
Lil Wayne has consistently referred to Birdman (Brian Williams) as his father figure since signing with Cash Money Records at a young age, though they are not biologically related.
2. Which R&B/hip-hop artist is credited with popularizing Auto-Tune in modern music during the late 2000s?
T-Pain
T-Pain's extensive and innovative use of Auto-Tune in hits like 'Buy U a Drank' and 'Bartender' sparked a new wave of Auto-Tune usage in popular music.
3. Which hip-hop trio consisted of Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss?
The L.O.X.
The L.O.X. (The Living Off Experience) was formed in Yonkers, New York, and consisted of these three members who gained prominence in the late 1990s.
4. Among Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, and Omarion, which artist was never officially signed to Young Money Entertainment?
Omarion
While the other artists were signed to Young Money Entertainment, Omarion was primarily associated with B2K and later Maybach Music Group.
5. Which geographical region do rappers Nipsey Hussle, Fashawn, and Snoop Dogg primarily represent in their music?
West coast
These artists are all from California and are known for representing West Coast hip-hop culture and sound in their music.
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Learn more!6. Which rapper featured on Katy Perry's hit single 'E.T.' from her album Teenage Dream?
Kanye West
Kanye West provided guest verses on the remix version of 'E.T.' which became a major hit in 2011.
7. What hip-hop duo called themselves the Bugatti Boyz?
Diddy & Rick Ross
Diddy and Rick Ross collaborated under the name Bugatti Boyz for several tracks in the early 2010s.
8. Which two Atlanta rappers formed the duo known as the Ferrari Boyz?
Gucci Mane & Waka Flocka Flame
Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame collaborated as the Ferrari Boyz, releasing an album of the same name in 2011.
9. Which rapper referenced having two brothers and an independent sister in his lyrics?
Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi has mentioned his family structure, including two brothers and a sister, in his autobiographical lyrics.
10. Which prominent rapper was notably absent from XXL's 2011 Freshman Class list?
Big Sean
Despite his rising popularity at the time, Big Sean was not included in XXL's 2011 Freshman Class lineup.
11. Which late singer collaborated with Lil Wayne on the hit single 'Lollipop'?
Static Major
Static Major sang the chorus on 'Lollipop' before his untimely death in 2008, shortly before the song's release.
12. Which Academy Award-winning actor has also had success as a rapper and R&B singer?
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx has maintained successful careers in both acting and music, winning an Oscar while also releasing several R&B/hip-hop albums.
13. Which pioneering Canadian rapper paved the way before Drake's success?
Kardinal Offishall
Kardinal Offishall was one of the first Canadian rappers to achieve international success, helping establish Toronto's hip-hop scene.
14. Which legendary hip-hop collaboration resulted in the 2011 album Watch the Throne?
Jay-Z & Kanye West
Watch the Throne was a collaborative album between Jay-Z and Kanye West that released in 2011 to critical acclaim.
15. Which Harlem rapper mentored and helped establish Vado's career?
Cam'ron
Cam'ron took Vado under his wing and helped establish him in the New York hip-hop scene.
16. In the film Hustle & Flow, what was the rap name of Terrence Howard's character?
DJay
In the 2005 film Hustle & Flow, Terrence Howard played an aspiring rapper named DJay.
17. What was Mac Miller's original rap name before his career took off?
EZ-Mac
Before adopting the name Mac Miller, the Pittsburgh rapper performed under the name EZ-Mac in his early career.
18. Which female rapper released a diss track titled 'Black Friday' targeting Nicki Minaj?
Lil' Kim
Lil' Kim released 'Black Friday' as a response to perceived disrespect from Nicki Minaj, continuing their ongoing feud.
19. Which rapper is NOT associated with the Odd Future collective?
Phil Ade
Phil Ade was never a member of the Odd Future collective, which included artists like Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean.
20. Before his rap career as Childish Gambino, Donald Glover was known for his role in which NBC comedy series?
Community
Donald Glover played Troy Barnes on NBC's Community before focusing more on his music career as Childish Gambino.
21. Which pioneering hip-hop group featured Jam-Master Jay as their DJ?
Run DMC
Jam-Master Jay was the DJ for Run DMC, one of hip-hop's most influential groups, until his death in 2002.
22. What is Kid Cudi's birth name?
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi is Kid Cudi's legal name, though he's better known by his stage name.
23. What is Snoop Dogg's legal birth name?
Calvin Cordozar Broadus
Calvin Cordozar Broadus is Snoop Dogg's birth name, though he's gone through several stage name variations throughout his career.
24. In which year did influential hip-hop singer Nate Dogg pass away?
2011
Nate Dogg, known for his distinctive voice on numerous hip-hop hooks, passed away in March 2011 due to complications from multiple strokes.
25. Which song was NOT included on Soulja Boy's debut album Souljaboytellem.com?
Kiss Me Thru The Phone
'Kiss Me Thru The Phone' was released on Soulja Boy's second album iSouljaBoyTellem, not his debut album.
26. Which rapper contributed a verse to Missy Elliott's hit song 'Gossip Folks'?
Ludacris
Ludacris provided a guest verse on Missy Elliott's 'Gossip Folks', which was released in 2002.
27. Which West Coast rapper joined Akon's Konvict Muzik record label?
Ya Boy
Ya Boy signed with Akon's Konvict Muzik label, joining the roster of the record company.
28. Which rapper embarked on the Glow in the Dark Tour in 2008?
Kanye West
Kanye West's Glow in the Dark Tour was an ambitious international concert tour that took place in 2008.
29. What was The Notorious B.I.G.'s birth name?
Christopher Wallace
Christopher Wallace was the birth name of The Notorious B.I.G., who was also known as Biggie Smalls.
30. Which major city do rappers Ludacris, Gucci Mane, and Andre 3000 represent?
Atlanta
These artists are all from Atlanta, Georgia, which has become one of hip-hop's most important cities.
31. Which Chicago rapper is known for his incredibly fast rapping style?
Twista
Twista, from Chicago, is renowned for his rapid-fire delivery and once held the Guinness World Record for fastest rapper.
32. Which legendary rapper is known by his birth name O'Shea Jackson?
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson Sr., better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is a founding member of N.W.A and successful solo artist.
33. Which influential hip-hop group included members known for their distinct roles: Professor Griff as Minister of Information, Terminator X as DJ, and Flava Flav as hype man?
Public Enemy
Public Enemy was a groundbreaking hip-hop group known for their political messages and distinct member roles.
34. When did hip-hop officially surpass rock as the most listened to music genre in the United States?
2017
In July 2017, Nielsen Music reported that hip-hop/R&B overtook rock as the most consumed music genre in the US.
35. In which year did the Beastie Boys release their groundbreaking debut album Licensed to Ill?
1986
Licensed to Ill was released in 1986 and became the first rap album to reach #1 on the Billboard 200.
36. Which R&B singer became The Notorious B.I.G.'s wife in 1994?
Faith Evans
Faith Evans married The Notorious B.I.G. in 1994 after meeting at a Bad Boy Records photo shoot.
37. In which American city was Tupac Shakur fatally shot in September 1996?
Las Vegas
Tupac Shakur was shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
38. What is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.'s widely known stage name?
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. adopted the stage name Lil Wayne early in his career with Cash Money Records.
39. Which pioneering female rapper was a member of The Fugees before launching her solo career?
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill was a member of The Fugees from 1994 before releasing her acclaimed solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
40. What is the stage name of rapper Brad Terrence Jordan?
Scarface
Brad Terrence Jordan performs under the name Scarface and was a member of the Geto Boys.
41. Which hip-hop trio consisted of Fredro Starr, Sponsee, and Sticky Fingaz?
Onyx
Onyx was formed in Queens, New York, and consisted of these three members known for their aggressive style.
42. Which Stevie Wonder song provided the sample for Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise'?
Pastime Paradise
Coolio's 1995 hit 'Gangsta's Paradise' sampled Stevie Wonder's 'Pastime Paradise' from his 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life.
43. Which Wu-Tang Clan member released Ironman as their first solo album?
Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah released Ironman as his solo debut album in 1996 on Epic Records.
44. Which English singer-songwriter provided the haunting sample for Eminem's 'Stan'?
Dido
Dido's song 'Thank You' was sampled for the chorus of Eminem's 'Stan' and she appeared in the music video.
45. Which pioneering Jamaican-American DJ is credited with laying the foundation for hip-hop music in the Bronx during the 1970s?
DJ Kool Herc
DJ Kool Herc pioneered key hip-hop techniques like the breakbeat and is widely recognized as the father of hip-hop music.
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Try out azigy!46. Which iconic hip-hop group's debut album chronicled life in late-1980s Compton, California?
N.W.A.
N.W.A.'s 'Straight Outta Compton' was released in 1988 and helped establish gangsta rap as a prominent hip-hop subgenre.
47. Which rapper's 1995 hit single featured vocals by L.V. and sampled Stevie Wonder's 'Pastime Paradise'?
Coolio
Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise' featuring L.V. became a global hit and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.
48. Which rapper's 2004 debut album featured the singles 'Through the Wire' and 'Jesus Walks'?
Kanye West
'The College Dropout' was Kanye West's debut studio album and established him as both a rapper and producer.
49. Which rapper's Oscar-winning song was written for the semi-autobiographical film '8 Mile'?
Eminem
Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' became the first hip-hop song to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
50. Which Compton rapper's major label debut album featured the hit single 'Swimming Pools (Drank)'?
Kendrick Lamar
'good kid, m.A.A.d city' was Kendrick Lamar's major label debut and received widespread critical acclaim.
51. Which Death Row Records artist's 1996 double album became one of hip-hop's best-selling releases?
Tupac Shakur
'All Eyez on Me' was Tupac's fourth studio album and the last to be released during his lifetime.
52. Which pioneering hip-hop figure founded the Universal Zulu Nation?
Afrika Bambaataa
Afrika Bambaataa founded the Universal Zulu Nation and helped establish hip-hop's cultural foundations.
53. Which rapper's 1998 debut album featured the hit singles 'Ruff Ryders' Anthem' and 'Get At Me Dog'?
DMX
'It's Dark and Hell Is Hot' was DMX's debut album and helped establish him as a major force in hip-hop.
54. Which rapper's 2015 album incorporated elements of jazz, funk, and spoken word poetry?
Kendrick Lamar
'To Pimp a Butterfly' was highly acclaimed for its musical innovation and social commentary.
55. Which rapper's 2021 album won the Grammy for Best Rap Album by channeling 1970s travel aesthetics?
Call Me If You Get Lost — Tyler, The Creator
Tyler, The Creator's 'Call Me If You Get Lost' won the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
56. Which borough of New York City hosted the first hip-hop block parties in the 1970s?
Bronx
The Bronx is widely recognized as the birthplace of hip-hop culture, where early block parties featured pioneering DJs.
57. Which former N.W.A. member's 1992 solo album helped define the G-funk era?
Dr. Dre
'The Chronic' revolutionized West Coast hip-hop with its distinctive G-funk sound and production style.
58. Which music industry executive co-founded Def Jam Records with Rick Rubin in 1984?
Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons co-founded Def Jam Recordings, which became one of hip-hop's most influential record labels.
59. Which collaboration between two legendary rappers won the 2022 Grammy for Best Rap Song?
Jail — Kanye West, Jay-Z
'Jail' from Kanye West's 'Donda' album, featuring Jay-Z, won the Grammy for Best Rap Song in 2022.
60. Which borough of New York City is widely recognized as the birthplace of hip-hop culture?
The Bronx
New York, specifically the Bronx borough, is considered the birthplace of hip-hop, where it emerged in the 1970s through block parties and DJ culture.
61. In West African culture, what role does a griot or jeli traditionally serve in their community?
A musician and a poet
In West African culture, griots or jelis are traditional storytellers who preserve and share history through music and poetry.
62. What is the birth name of the energetic rapper known as Busta Rhymes?
Trevor Tahiem Smith
Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr. adopted the stage name Busta Rhymes early in his career with Leaders of the New School.
63. Which family members of rapper E-40 are also known for their musical contributions?
B-Legit and Suga-T
B-Legit and Suga-T are relatives of E-40 and have collaborated with him throughout his career.
64. Which artist's discography includes the tracks 'Dixie Cup', 'Species', 'Dancin With Myself' and 'Spaz'?
Krizz Kaliko
These songs are all performed by Krizz Kaliko, who is known for his work with Tech N9ne and Strange Music.
65. Which legendary rapper was instrumental in helping 50 Cent release his 'Guess Who's Back' album?
Eminem
Eminem played a crucial role in 50 Cent's early career, helping him release 'Guess Who's Back' and later signing him to Shady Records.
66. What type of audio equipment did Dr. Dre launch under his personal brand?
Headphones
Dr. Dre launched Beats by Dre headphones, which was later acquired by Apple for $3 billion.
67. Which rapper made an appearance in the video game adaptation of 'Chronicles of Riddick'?
Xzibit
Xzibit appeared in the video game adaptation of 'Chronicles of Riddick', adding to his diverse entertainment career.
68. Which hip-hop group collaborated with Lil Wayne on the album 'Guerrilla Warfare'?
Hot Boys
The Hot Boys, which included Lil Wayne, Juvenile, B.G., and Turk, released 'Guerrilla Warfare' in 1999.
69. Who is the primary artist on the track '1-900-Hustler'?
Jay-Z
'1-900-Hustler' was performed by Jay-Z and appeared on his album 'The Dynasty: Roc La Familia'.
70. Which Scandinavian country banned Snoop Dogg for 2 years due to drug possession and undeclared cash?
Norway
Snoop Dogg was banned from entering Norway for two years in 2012 after being caught with marijuana and undeclared cash.
71. Which hip-hop collective included members who used the aliases Makaveli, Mussolini, and Kastro?
Outlawz
The Outlawz was formed by Tupac Shakur (Makaveli) and included members who adopted names of historical figures.
72. In which 2009 comedy film directed by Judd Apatow does Eminem make a cameo appearance as himself?
Funny People
Eminem appeared as himself in a memorable scene in the 2009 film Funny People, directed by Judd Apatow and starring Adam Sandler.
73. Which 1977 musical's title song was famously sampled by Jay-Z for his hit single 'Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)'?
Annie
Jay-Z sampled 'It's the Hard Knock Life' from the Broadway musical Annie for his 1998 hit single.