Well hello there, hip hop heads and quizzical quiz-takers! Are you ready to drop the beat and pick up some knowledge? This quiz is about to spin you right round like a record (or should we say, like a DJ’s turntable?). We’re about to dig deep into the crates of hip hop history, unearthing facts more precious than your favorite 12″ vinyl. So dust off your knowledge, tune up your brain, and prepare for the lyrical flow of trivia coming your way. But beware, this ain’t no mumble rap – you’ll need to bring your sharpest lyrical prowess to hit the high notes. Remember, it’s all in good fun, or as we like to say, it’s all just a bit of “riddle-me-this” rap! Let’s get it poppin’!
1. Who is recognized as the “Father of Hip Hop”?
2. Which rapper sold the most expensive single album ever?
3. What is the first recorded hip hop song?
4. Who holds the world record for the fastest rap in a hit single?
5. Which rapper starred in the TV sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”?
6. What is the name of the expensive champagne often mentioned in hip hop songs?
7. Who was the first rapper to win an Academy Award?
8. Which Hip Hop group first won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year?
9. What is the longest running number one hip hop single on Billboard Hot 100?
10. Who is the first female rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?
11. What is the real name of the rapper “Snoop Dogg”?
12. Which hip hop artist holds the record for the most albums sold?
13. Who was the first rapper to have their own sneaker brand?
14. What hip hop artist used a pseudonym inspired by a Wu-Tang Clan name generator?
15. Which hip hop artist was the first to have a number one album posthumously?
16. Which hip hop artist has won the most Grammy awards?
17. What was the first hip hop album to achieve diamond status?
18. Which hip hop artist was the first to launch their own streaming service?
19. Who was the first solo female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100?
20. What was the first hip hop album to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music?
21. Who is the youngest person to win a Grammy in a rap category?
22. Who is the oldest hip hop artist to chart on the Billboard Hot 100?
23. Who was the first hip hop artist to become a billionaire?
24. Which hip hop artist produced Michael Jackson’s posthumous album, “Xscape”?
25. Who is the first non-American to win a Grammy in a rap category?
26. What hip hop group’s logo is known as the “W”?
27. What’s the most expensive hip hop music video ever made?
28. Who was the first hip hop artist to be honored at the Kennedy Center Honors?
29. What was the first hip hop album to be stored in the Library of Congress?
30. Who is the first hip hop artist to become a principal shareholder in an NBA team?
31. Which hip hop artist famously used an ASR-10 keyboard for his unique sound?
32. Which hip hop artist has the largest vocabulary in the industry, according to a study by Matt Daniels?
33. What is the name of the unique style of dancing often seen in hip hop music videos, known for its robotic and precise movements?
34. Which hip hop artist released a silent album on Spotify as a protest and for royalty purposes?
35. Which famous hip hop group was known for wearing clocks as part of their stage attire?
36. What unique feature does the album “Liquid Swords” by GZA have on its cover?
37. What fashion trend did hip hop artist LL Cool J popularize in the 1980s?
38. Which hip hop artist owns an extensive collection of Bart Simpson chain necklaces?
39. What was the most expensive piece of jewelry ever made for a hip hop artist?
40. Which hip hop artist painted the album art for their debut studio album?
41. What type of car is most frequently mentioned in hip hop songs?
42. Which famous hip hop artist is an avid fan of comic books and has even written some?
43. Which hip hop artist owns the high-end champagne brand “Armand de Brignac”?
44. Which hip hop artist is also a successful restaurateur, owning several popular eateries?
45. Which hip hop group’s members originally met at a rehabilitation center?
46. Which hip hop artist has a tattoo of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche on his forearm?
47. Which hip hop artist, known for his comedic style, had a successful show on MTV?
48. Which hip hop artist is known for his elaborate stage designs, including a giant mountain and a floating stage?
49. Which hip hop artist holds a degree in Theatre Arts?
50. Which famous hip hop artist and producer started his music career as a member of the band “The Neptunes”?
51. Which hip hop artist has a real estate portfolio estimated to be worth over $100 million?
52. What hip hop artist made an appearance on an episode of “Game of Thrones”?
53. Which hip hop artist had a prominent role in the “Fast and Furious” film franchise?
54. Which hip hop artist is known for his venture in tech, co-founding the electronics company Beats Electronics?
55. Which hip hop artist is part-owner of the streaming platform Tidal?
56. What hip hop artist famously purchased the secret Wu-Tang Clan album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin”?
57. Which hip hop artist became an ordained minister in order to perform weddings for fans?
58. Which hip hop artist was known for wearing a large clock around his neck?
59. Which hip hop artist launched a successful headphone line called Beats by Dre?
60. Which hip hop artist was a backup dancer for Digital Underground before becoming famous?
61. Which famous hip hop artist has a voice role in the cartoon series “Adventure Time”?
62. What is the most expensive hip hop concert tour to date?
63. Which hip hop artist co-owns the vegan restaurant “Slutty Vegan” in Atlanta?
64. Who was known as “The Human Beat Box” in early hip hop?
65. Which hip hop artist is famously known for incorporating his stuttering in his rap style?
66. What hip hop artist had a late career resurgence due to the popularity of a cooking show he co-hosts?
67. Which famous hip hop artist had a popular MTV reality show called “Run’s House”?
68. Which hip hop artist built a city in Senegal named Akon City?
69. Which hip hop artist, besides being a rapper, is also a respected jazz bassist?
70. Who is the hip hop artist that stars in the crime drama TV show “Power”?
71. Which hip hop artist was a playable character in the video game Def Jam: Fight for NY?
72. What is the name of the doll line launched by Nicki Minaj?
73. Which hip hop artist is a minority owner of the Brooklyn Nets NBA team?
74. Which hip hop artist has a wax statue in Madame Tussauds museum?
75. What hip hop artist appeared on the TV show “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party”?
76. What is the name of the hip hop group that starred in their own reality TV show, “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”?
77. Which hip hop artist has a successful line of footwear with Adidas named after him?
78. Which hip hop artist was a part-owner of the vitamin water company before it was sold to Coca-Cola?
79. Which hip hop artist holds the record for most entries on the Billboard Hot 100?
80. Who was the first hip hop artist to have a residency in Las Vegas?
81. What is the name of the clothing line launched by Pharrell Williams?
82. Which hip hop artist is known for using a wider range of samples, from obscure R&B tracks to various sounds from international music genres?
83. Which hip hop artist has an honorary degree from Berklee College of Music?
84. What is the title of the hip hop Broadway musical that won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama?
85. Which hip hop artist owns a music streaming platform named “DistroKid”?
86. Which hip hop artist became the brand ambassador for the National Football League (NFL)?
87. Which hip hop artist designed the company logo for Roc-A-Fella Records?
88. Which hip hop artist is a trained ballet dancer?
89. Which hip hop artist hosted a documentary series for Vice called “Noisey”?
90. Which hip hop artist’s album “Illmatic” is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time?
91. Which hip hop artist is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in providing clean water to communities in Africa?
92. Which hip hop artist bought a fast food chain’s location in Houston and converted it into a merchandise store?
93. Who is the hip hop artist that has starred in several “Fast & Furious” movies?
94. Which hip hop artist’s debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” sold 872,000 copies in its first week?
95. Who is the hip hop artist that launched a successful clothing line named Sean John?
96. Which hip hop artist is known for his high-energy performances and once broke a stage during a show?
97. Which hip hop artist released an album that only had one copy produced and sold for $2 million at auction?
98. Which hip hop artist had a successful career in acting, starring in a leading role in the TV show “NCIS: Los Angeles”?
99. Which hip hop artist has won the most Grammy awards?
100. What is the name of the cartoon series co-created by hip hop artist Tyler, The Creator?
101. Which hip hop artist is known for his unique ad-lib sound “Skrrt”?
102. Which hip hop artist has appeared in commercials for products ranging from cell phones to car insurance?
103. Which hip hop artist is known for his investment in esports and gaming?
104. Which hip hop artist has a street named after him in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York?
105. Which hip hop artist opened a school in his hometown of Chicago?
106. Which hip hop artist is known for his dramatic weight loss and health transformation?
107. What hip hop artist is also a certified yoga instructor?
108. Which hip hop artist owns a popular chicken and waffles joint in Hollywood?
109. Which hip hop artist composed the original score for the Netflix series “Luke Cage”?
110. What is the name of the cryptocurrency launched by rapper Akon?
111. Which hip hop artist is known for his vegan lifestyle and advocacy for animal rights?
112. Which hip hop artist owns a coffee shop in Brooklyn, New York?
113. Which hip hop artist acted in the movie “Baby Boy” before releasing his debut album?
114. What hip hop artist collaborated with country musician Billy Ray Cyrus for a remix of his song “Old Town Road”?
115. Which hip hop artist has a dinosaur species named after him?
116. Which hip hop artist was the first to launch their own cable television network?
117. Which hip hop artist directed and starred in a short film titled “Runaway” to accompany his album?
118. What is the name of the music festival founded by hip hop artist Travis Scott?
119. Which hip hop artist starred in a popular Super Bowl commercial for Pepsi?
120. Which hip hop artist has a roller coaster named after him at Six Flags in Maryland?
121. What is the name of the DJ technique where the record is manipulated to create new sounds?
122. Which city is widely recognized as the birthplace of hip hop?
123. What type of art, often done illegally, became closely associated with hip hop culture?
124. What style of dance is typically associated with hip hop music and culture?
125. What fashion trend in the 90s and early 2000s, featuring oversized clothing, was largely driven by hip hop culture?
126. What is the annual music award show that recognizes outstanding creative achievement in the hip hop industry?
127. What term is used to describe the verbal interaction between two or more MCs in which they compete against each other using improvised rhymes?
128. What is the name of the famous outdoor venue in the Bronx where DJ Kool Herc is said to have helped originate hip hop music?
129. What subgenre of hip hop emerged from the Southern United States during the mid-1990s?
130. What hip hop element involves stylized rhythmic music accompanying rapped lyrics?
131. What genre is a fusion of hip hop and electronic dance music?
132. What documentary series provides an extensive exploration of hip hop’s history?
133. What social issue has been widely addressed in hip hop lyrics and artists’ activism?
134. What is the name of the lyrical style involving fast-paced, rhythmically complex rapping?
135. What hip hop radio station, founded in 1984, is known for its “Summer Jam” music festival?
136. What is the use of complex wordplay, metaphors, and storytelling in rap called?
137. What is the name of the 1990s subgenre of hip hop that includes jazz samples and relaxed beats?
138. What form of DJing involves cutting between two identical records to extend the instrumental breaks?
139. Which university offers a degree program in hip hop studies?
140. What is the term used to describe the percussion-heavy, stripped-down sound of hip hop that emerged in the mid-2000s?
141. What term is used to describe a rapper’s cadence, tone, and intonation on a track?
142. What form of competitive hip hop dance involves exaggerated movements and pantomime-style acting?
143. Which 1980s hip hop group popularized African medallions and dashikis as part of their image?
144. What documentary highlights the global impact of hip hop culture?
145. What is the hip hop term for a brief, catchy repeated phrase that often summarizes the theme of a song or album?
146. What is the subgenre of hip hop characterized by its moody, introspective lyrics and quieter, melancholy beats?
147. What popular dance move involves twisting the body and shifting one’s weight from foot to foot, and was brought into mainstream by hip hop culture?
148. What is the name for the type of rap where an artist uses a monotone style with a heavy focus on lyrics and wordplay?
149. Which iconic hip hop film from 1983 includes memorable breakdancing scenes?
150. What is the hip hop culture movement that emphasizes positivity, peace, and unity?
Final Words
And there you have it, folks – 150 beats of hip hop history! You’ve bobbed and weaved through the breaks, cuts, and flows of this vibrant culture. Whether you aced it like a platinum hit or fell flat like a one-hit-wonder, we hope you had fun and learned a thing or two. Don’t forget, life’s a mixtape, and there’s always another track. Speaking of tracks, why not hop on over to Trivia Bliss’s other quizzes for more brain-tickling fun? There’s a whole world of trivia out there waiting to be discovered. Peace out!
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