HARD TRIVIA QUESTIONS VIII

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1> What American city is considered the home of hip-hop?

a. Washington D.C. b. New York c. Los Angeles d. Dallas

2> What is a griot, also known as jeli?

a. The driver in the hip hop music videos b. A DJ specializing in playing rap music c. A musician and a poet d. A chain worn by gangsta rappers

3> What is the stage name of Trevor Tahiem Smith?

a. Biggie Smalls b. Snoop Dogg c. Busta Rhymes d. Wiz Khalifa

4> Which of the following is NOT an alias of Christopher George Wallace?

a. Big Poppa b. Frank White c. Big Bunny d. Biggie Smalls

5> B-Legit and Suga-T are the relatives of which famous rapper?

a. Kidd Creole b. E-40 c. Akon d. Lil’ Wayne

6> Who performs the songs "Dixie Cup", "Species", "Dancin With Myself" and "Spaz"?

a. Krizz Kaliko b. Gucci Mane c. Tech N9ne d. 50 Cent

7> Which rapper helped 50 Cent release his "Guess Who's Back" album?

a. Jay-Z b. Lil Jon c. Eminem d. Snoop Dog

8> Dr. Dre released his own brand of music equipment. What type of equipment?

a. Cables b. Microphones c. Headphones d. Mixers

9> Which rapper appeared in the video game "Chronicles of Riddick"?

a. Ice Cube b. 50 Cent c. Xzibit d. Snoop Dogg

10> What city was Tupac Shakur shot in?

a. Las Vegas b. New York c. Los Angeles d. Baltimore

11> Who collaborated with Lil Wayne on the album "Guerrilla Warfare"?

a. Jay-Z b. Hot Boys c. Young Money d. Birdman

12> Who is the main singer featured in the song "1-900-Hustler"?

a. Jay-Z b. B-Legit c. Ice Cube d. Rick Rock

13> Snoop Dogg was banned from entering which country for 2 years on the charges of illegal possession of cannabis and an undeclared large amount of cash?

a. Mexico b. Norway c. Sweden d. Switzerland

14> Which of the following artists is NOT a member of the G-Unit?

a. 50 Cent b. Jay-Z c. Lloyd Banks d. Tony Yayo

15> The former members of this group include Makaveli, Mussolini and Kastro. What group?

a. Bone Brothers b. Eastside Boyz c. Outlawz d. Thug Lordz

Answers:

1> New York - It was born specifically in the Bronx. 2> A musician and a poet - Jelis were highly influential on the entire hip-hop culture. 3> Busta Rhymes - He's the founder of the Flipmode music label. 4> Big Bunny - Or, simply, Notorious B.I.G. 5> E-40 - The three of them, together with B-Legit's brother D-Shot compose the band 'The Click'. 6> Krizz Kaliko - Krizz Kaliko performs in the styles of Hip-Hop, Funkra or Horrorcore. 7> Eminem - On May 24, 2000, 50 Cent was shot 9 times. 8> Headphones - His brand is called Beats By Dr Dre. 9> Xzibit - He has also appeared in Pimp My Ride, Def Jam and Madden NFL 2001. 10> Las Vegas - Tupac was one of the victims of the East Coast-West Coast rivalry. 11> Hot Boys - Lil Wayne has been referenced in public speeches several times by Barack Obama. 12> Jay-Z - The song is found in the album 'The Dynasty - Roc La Famillia'. 13> Norway - This isn't the first time Snoop Dogg was charged with possession of marijuana. 14> Jay-Z - The name of the group is short for Guerilla Unit. 15> Outlawz - The Outlawz are best known for the numerous songs and albums they did with Tupac Shakur.