Who is often referred to as the “Father of Hip Hop” and is credited with hosting the first hip hop party in 1973?
A) Grandmaster Flash
B) Kool Herc
C) DJ Premier
D) Jay-Z
Answer: B
Which hip hop group released the iconic album “Straight Outta Compton” in 1988, showcasing West Coast gangsta rap?
A) Public Enemy
B) N.W.A
C) Wu-Tang Clan
D) A Tribe Called Quest
Answer: B
“The Chronic” is the debut album of which hip hop artist, known for popularizing G-funk and launching his solo career?
A) Dr. Dre
B) Snoop Dogg
C) Ice Cube
D) Tupac Shakur
Answer: A
Who released the album “Illmatic,” often considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time?
A) Biggie Smalls
B) Jay-Z
C) Nas
D) Eminem
Answer: C
Which hip hop duo consists of André 3000 and Big Boi, and is known for blending various musical genres in their music?
A) OutKast
B) Run-D.M.C.
C) EPMD
D) Salt-N-Pepa
Answer: A
The “Notorious B.I.G.” is the stage name of which influential East Coast rapper?
A) Tupac Shakur
B) Ice Cube
C) Nas
D) Christopher Wallace
Answer: D
Which hip hop artist is known for hits like “Empire State of Mind” and “99 Problems”?
A) Kanye West
B) Drake
C) Jay-Z
D) Kendrick Lamar
Answer: C
“To Pimp a Butterfly” is a critically acclaimed album by which socially conscious hip hop artist?
A) J. Cole
B) Kendrick Lamar
C) Chance the Rapper
D) Logic
Answer: B
Who is known for hits like “Gin and Juice” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot”?
A) Dr. Dre
B) Ice Cube
C) Snoop Dogg
D) 50 Cent
Answer: C
“Ladies First” is a collaborative song by Queen Latifah and which other female hip hop artist?
A) Lil’ Kim
B) Missy Elliott
C) Lauryn Hill
D) Monie Love
Answer: D
Which hip hop group released the influential album “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” in 1993?
A) Public Enemy
B) N.W.A
C) Wu-Tang Clan
D) A Tribe Called Quest
Answer: C
Who is known for the hit “Hotline Bling” and is often associated with the Toronto hip hop scene?
A) Drake
B) Jay-Z
C) Kanye West
D) Eminem
Answer: A
“Paid in Full” is a classic album by which hip hop duo consisting of Eric B. and Rakim?
A) Gang Starr
B) EPMD
C) OutKast
D) Eric B. & Rakim
Answer: D
Who released the album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” which combined hip hop and R&B influences?
A) Lil’ Kim
B) Missy Elliott
C) Lauryn Hill
D) Queen Latifah
Answer: C
“Empire State of Mind” is a collaboration between Jay-Z and which female artist?
A) Alicia Keys
B) Beyoncé
C) Rihanna
D) Nicki Minaj
Answer: A
“Blackstar” is a collaboration album by hip hop artists Mos Def and who?
A) Common
B) Talib Kweli
C) Lupe Fiasco
D) Kanye West
Answer: B
Who is known for hits like “Super Bass” and “Anaconda”?
A) Lil’ Kim
B) Missy Elliott
C) Cardi B
D) Nicki Minaj
Answer: D
“Run-D.M.C.” is a pioneering hip hop group known for their collaboration with which rock band on “Walk This Way”?
A) Aerosmith
B) Guns N’ Roses
C) Nirvana
D) The Rolling Stones
Answer: A
Who released the album “The College Dropout” and is known for his innovative approach to hip hop production?
A) Kanye West
B) Jay-Z
C) Kendrick Lamar
D) Drake
Answer: A
“Gin and Juice” is a hit song by which West Coast rapper?
A) Dr. Dre
B) Snoop Dogg
C) Ice Cube
D) Tupac Shakur
Answer: B
“Get Rich or Die Tryin'” is the debut album of which hip hop artist, known for his success in both music and acting?
A) Eminem
B) 50 Cent
C) Jay-Z
D) Kanye West
Answer: B
Who released the album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” and is known for his intricate storytelling in his music?
A) J. Cole
B) Kendrick Lamar
C) Chance the Rapper
D) Logic
Answer: B
“Super Bass” is a hit song by which female hip hop artist known for her colorful and bold persona?
A) Cardi B
B) Nicki Minaj
C) Missy Elliott
D) Lil’ Kim
Answer: B
Who released the album “The Blueprint” and is considered one of the greatest hip hop artists of all time?
A) Kanye West
B) Jay-Z
C) Nas
D) Eminem
Answer: B
“Straight Outta Compton” is an album by which West Coast hip hop group that included members like Ice Cube and Dr. Dre?
A) N.W.A
B) Public Enemy
C) A Tribe Called Quest
D) Wu-Tang Clan
Answer: A
Who released the album “Views” and is known for his association with the city of Toronto in Canada?
A) Drake
B) Jay-Z
C) Kendrick Lamar
D) J. Cole
Answer: A
“Yeezus” is an experimental album by which hip hop artist known for his outspoken and controversial nature?
A) Kanye West
B) Jay-Z
C) Kendrick Lamar
D) Drake
Answer: A
“Mama Said Knock You Out” is a hit song by which hip hop artist known for his energetic and charismatic performances?
A) LL Cool J
B) Busta Rhymes
C) Method Man
D) Flavor Flav
Answer: A
Who released the album “Doggystyle” and is known for his smooth flow and West Coast sound?
A) Dr. Dre
B) Snoop Dogg
C) Ice Cube
D) Tupac Shakur
Answer: B
“Rapper’s Delight” by Sugarhill Gang is often credited as the first commercially successful hip hop single. In which year was it released?
A) 1975
B) 1980
C) 1985
D) 1990
Answer: B
Who is known for hits like “Empire State of Mind” and “99 Problems”?
A) Kanye West
B) Drake
C) Jay-Z
D) Kendrick Lamar
Answer: C
“Aquemini” is an album by which hip hop duo, combining the names of the two members’ zodiac signs?
A) OutKast
B) Run-D.M.C.
C) EPMD
D) Salt-N-Pepa
Answer: A
Who is known for hits like “Mo Money Mo Problems” and “Big Poppa”?
A) Biggie Smalls
B) Jay-Z
C) Nas
D) Eminem
Answer: A
“Raising Hell” is a classic album by which hip hop group known for their signature Adidas tracksuits?
A) Run-D.M.C.
B) N.W.A
C) Wu-Tang Clan
D) A Tribe Called Quest
Answer: A
Who released the album “2001” and is known for his production work and collaborations with various artists?
A) Dr. Dre
B) Snoop Dogg
C) Ice Cube
D) Tupac Shakur
Answer: A
“Miss E… So Addictive” is an album by which female hip hop artist known for her innovative and eclectic sound?
A) Lil’ Kim
B) Missy Elliott
C) Lauryn Hill
D) Queen Latifah
Answer: B
Who released the album “All Eyez on Me” and is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time?
A) Biggie Smalls
B) Jay-Z
C) Nas
D) Tupac Shakur
Answer: D
“Nothin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” is a hit song by Dr. Dre featuring which rapper?
A) Snoop Dogg
B) Ice Cube
C) Eminem
D) 50 Cent
Answer: A
Who released the album “The Eminem Show” and is known for his introspective and often controversial lyrics?
A) Biggie Smalls
B) Jay-Z
C) Nas
D) Eminem
Answer: D
“The Slim Shady LP” is the debut album of which rapper, known for his alter ego Slim Shady?
A) Jay-Z
B) 50 Cent
C) Kanye West
D) Eminem
Answer: D
Public Enemy Number One” is a hit by which influential hip hop group known for their socially conscious lyrics?
A) N.W.A
B) Run-D.M.C.
C) Public Enemy
D) A Tribe Called Quest
Answer: C
Who released the album “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back” and is known for their political activism?
A) Kanye West
B) Drake
C) Jay-Z
D) Chuck D (of Public Enemy)
Answer: D
“Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang” is a collaboration between Dr. Dre and which West Coast rapper?
A) Snoop Dogg
B) Ice Cube
C) Eazy-E
D) Tupac Shakur
Answer: A
Who released the album “Ready to Die” and is known for his distinctive storytelling style?
A) Biggie Smalls
B) Jay-Z
C) Nas
D) Eminem
Answer: A
Life After Death” is the second and final album by which iconic East Coast rapper?
A) Biggie Smalls
B) Jay-Z
C) Nas
D) Tupac Shakur
Answer: A
Who is known for hits like “In Da Club” and “Candy Shop”?
A) Jay-Z
B) Eminem
C) Snoop Dogg
D) 50 Cent
Answer: D
“Ready to Die” is the debut album of which influential East Coast rapper?
A) Biggie Smalls
B) Jay-Z
C) Nas
D) Eminem
Answer: A
Who released the album “The Chronic” and is known for popularizing G-funk and West Coast hip hop?
A) Dr. Dre
B) Snoop Dogg
C) Ice Cube
D) Tupac Shakur
Answer: A
“Still D.R.E.” is a hit song by Dr. Dre featuring which artist known for his iconic piano melodies?
A) Snoop Dogg
B) Ice Cube
C) Eminem
D) Nate Dogg
Answer: A
Who is known for hits like “HUMBLE.” and “DNA.”?
A) J. Cole
B) Kendrick Lamar
C) Chance the Rapper
D) Logic
Answer: B
