50 Hip Hop Trivia Questions and Answers

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Are you ready to test your knowledge of hip hop music? If so, then this is the ultimate hip hop quiz for you!

We’ve put together 50 questions and answers about some of the most iconic artists, songs, albums and moments in hip hop history.

From legendary pioneers like Grandmaster Flash and Run-DMC to modern day superstars like Drake and Kendrick Lamar, this quiz has something for everyone who loves hip hop.

So whether you’re an old school purist or a new school fan, see how much you know about the greatest genre ever created! Get ready to show off your rap skills – it’s time for the Hip Hop Quiz!

Round 1: Easy Hip Hop Trivia Questions

1. In which US city did Hip Hop start?
2. Which hip hop artist named himself after something glacial?
3. Who founded the electronics company Beats?
4. Which artist released the song Umbrella in 2007?
5. Which American artist was married to Kim Kardashian until 2022?
6. Beyonce used to be a member of which band?
7. Complete the following artist’s name “Vanilla …” .
8. The group TLC released a song in 1999 that also shares part of its name with a famous TV show, what was the song called?
9. What was the name of the 2002 movie that marked Eminem’s film debut and included autobiographical elements from his life?
10. Who released the song “About Damn Time” in 2022?

Round 1: Easy Hip Hop Trivia Questions and Answers

1. In which US city did Hip Hop start? New York City
2. Which hip hop artist named himself after something glacial? Ice Cube 
3. Who founded the electronics company Beats? Dr. Dre
4. Which artist released the song Umbrella in 2007? Rihanna 
5. Which American artist was married to Kim Kardashian until 2022? Kanye West
6. Beyonce used to be a member of which band? Destiny’s Child
7. Complete the following artist’s name “Vanilla …” . Ice 
8. The group TLC released a song in 1999 that also shares part of its name with a famous TV show, what was the song called? No Scrubs
9. What was the name of the 2002 movie that marked Eminem’s film debut and included autobiographical elements from his life? 8 Mile
10. Who released the song “About Damn Time” in 2022? Lizzo

Round 2: Hip Hop Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is also known as the Queen of Hip Hop Soul?
   1. Beyonce
   2. Nicki Minaj
   3. Fergie
   4. Mary J Blige
2. In which of the following US cities did Hip Hop originate?
   1. New York
   2. Detroit
   3. Los Angeles
   4. New Orleans
3. In which decade was Hip Hop born?
   1. 1950s
   2. 1960s
   3. 1970s
   4. 1980s
4. Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr is better known as who?
   1. Ice Cube
   2. Akon
   3. Snoop Dogg
   4. Jay-Z
5. Which of the following is not a hip hop group?
   1. Beastie Boys
   2. Naughty by Nature
   3. Cypress Hill
   4. Eagles
6. Which of the following magazines focuses on all things hip hop?
   1. Rolling Stone
   2. Billboard
   3. The Source
   4. Mojo
7. As of 2023 who has won the most grammy awards?
   1. Eminem
   2. Pharell Williams
   3. Kanye West
   4. Cardi B
8. Which group released the song “Harder Than You Think”?
   1. Public Enemy
   2. Beastie Boys
   3. Outkast
   4. Geto Boys
9. Which song do these lyrics belong to “Don’t push me ‘cause I’m close to the edge, I’m trying not to lose my head…”
   1. Rapper’s Delight (Sugarhill Gang)
   2. The message (Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five)
   3. Fight the Power (Public Enemy)
   4. Big Pimpin (Jay-Z feat. UGK)
10. When was the song Hot in Herre by Nelly released?
    1. 1998
    2. 2000
    3. 2002
    4. 2005

Round 2: Hip Hop Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. Who is also known as the Queen of Hip Hop Soul? Mary J Blige
2. In which of the following US cities did Hip Hop originate? New York
3. In which decade was Hip Hop born? 1970s
4. Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr is better known as who? Snoop Dogg
5. Which of the following is not a hip hop group? Eagles
6. Which of the following magazines focuses on all things hip hop? The Source
7. As of 2023 who has won the most grammy awards? Kanye West
8. Which group released the song “Harder Than You Think”? Public Enemy
9. Which song do these lyrics belong to “Don’t push me ‘cause I’m close to the edge, I’m trying not to lose my head…” The message (Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five)
10. When was the song Hot in Herre by Nelly released? 2002

Round 3: Hip Hop Quiz – True or False

1. Eminem used to be a member of a group called D12.
2. The name hip hop was born after someone saw a hippo dance.
3. “Let’s talk about sex” was released by Floetry.
4. One of the main elements of hip hop is beat boxing.
5. Nelly released an album in 2002 called Nellyville.
6. Snoop Dogg’s first solo album was called Doggystyle.
7. In 1997 Will Smith released an Album called “Big Willie Style”.
8.  Q-Tip was a member of the group Outkast.
9. Cardi B performed the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
10. C.R.E.A.M by The Wu-Tang Clan stands for Cash Rules Everything Around Me.

Round 3: Hip Hop Quiz Answers – True or False

1. Eminem used to be a member of a group called D12. True
2. The name hip hop was born after someone saw a hippo dance. False
3. “Let’s talk about sex” was released by Floetry. False, Salt-N-Pepa
4. One of the main elements of hip hop is beat boxing. False
5. Nelly released an album in 2002 called Nellyville. True
6. Snoop Dogg’s first solo album was called Doggystyle. True
7. In 1997 Will Smith released an Album called “Big Willie Style”. True
8.  Q-Tip was a member of the group Outkast. False, Tribe Called Quest
9. Cardi B performed the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show. False, Rihanna 
10. C.R.E.A.M by The Wu-Tang Clan stands for Cash Rules Everything Around Me. True

Round 4: Medium Hip Hop Trivia Questions

1. Marshall Bruce Mathers III is better known as who?
2. THE CARTERS is a musical duo composed of which two married artists?
3. Which American rapper and hip hop artist was killed in 1996?
4. Who released the 2010 Album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”?
5. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel form which hip hop group?
6. Which artist collaborated with artists such as Nelly Fortado, OneRepublic and Katy Perry?
7. “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio was used in which 1995 movie?
8. Who sings the following lyrics “Is it worth it? Let me work it. I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it.”
9. Fill in the missing part of this artist’s name: LL …. J.
10. Which song do these lyrics belong to “Don’t push me ‘cause I’m close to the edge, I’m trying not to lose my head…”

Round 4: Medium Hip Hop Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Marshall Bruce Mathers III is better known as who? Eminem
2. THE CARTERS is a musical duo composed of which two married artists? Beyonce and Jay-Z
3. Which American rapper and hip hop artist was killed in 1996? 2Pac
4. Who released the 2010 Album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy”? Kanye West
5. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel form which hip hop group? Fugees
6. Which artist collaborated with artists such as Nelly Fortado, OneRepublic and Katy Perry? Timbaland 
7. “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio was used in which 1995 movie? Dangerous Minds
8. Who sings the following lyrics “Is it worth it? Let me work it. I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it.” Missy Elliott
9. Fill in the missing part of this artist’s name: LL …. J. Cool
10. Which song do these lyrics belong to “Don’t push me ‘cause I’m close to the edge, I’m trying not to lose my head…” Grandmaster 

Round 5: Hard Hip Hop Trivia Questions

1. Hip Hop is made up of 4 elements, DJing, Graffiti, break dancing and which 4th element?
2. Curtis James Jackson III is more commonly known as?
3. Complete the following group name “A Tribe Called …”.
4. Arabian Prince, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E and Ice Cube were members of which group?
5. MC Quest was better known by which stage name?
6. Who performed “Stan” alongside Eminem at the 2001 Grammy Awards?
7. Who released the album “To Pimp a Butterfly” in 2015?
8. Which female artist featured on the song “WAP” by Cardi B?
9. Who released the song “Wild Thoughts” featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller?
10. RZA, GZA and Inspectah Deck represent some members of which hip hop group?

Round 5: Hard Hip Hop Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Hip Hop is made up of 4 elements, DJing, Graffiti, break dancing and which 4th element? Rapping
2. Curtis James Jackson III is more commonly known as? 50 Cents 
3. Complete the following group name “A Tribe Called …”. Quest
4. Arabian Prince, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E and Ice Cube were members of which group? N.W.A
5. MC Quest was better known by which stage name? The Notorious B.I.G.
6. Who performed “Stan” alongside Eminem at the 2001 Grammy Awards? Elton John
7. Who released the album “To Pimp a Butterfly” in 2015? Kendrick Lamar
8. Which female artist featured on the song “WAP” by Cardi B? Megan Thee Stallion
9. Who released the song “Wild Thoughts” featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller? Dj Khaled
10. RZA, GZA and Inspectah Deck represent some members of which hip hop group? Wu-Tang Clan

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