Name that Artist

Question 1

Which artist stole the microphone from Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Music Awards?

Accepted Answer

Kanye West

Question 2

"West Philadelphia Born and Raised..."

Accepted Answer

On the playground is where I spent most of my days

Question 3

Where was the famous Bow Wow born?

Accepted Answer

Columbus

Question 4

Who was the fashion designer who took Gucci and Louis Vuitton to a new level?

Accepted Answer

Dapper Dan

Question 5

This Canadian-born artist also was a recurring actor on the show "Degrassi"

Accepted Answer

Drake

Question 6

Until 2017, this artist has won the Best Female Rapper award from BET

Accepted Answer

Nicki Minaj

Question 7

in 1997, Notorious BIG was shot and killed. Which song was released as a tribute?

Accepted Answer

I'll Be Missing You

Question 8

Who wants you to "Lose Control"?

Accepted Answer

Missy Elliott

Question 9

This "1st Day Out" rapper hails from Detroit and even had LeBron James singing his song

Accepted Answer

Tee Grizzley

Question 10

This RUN DMC brother had 1 of the most successful clothing lines of the 21st century

Accepted Answer

Russell Simmons

Question 11

These 4 artists are the only 4 to release 6 platinum albums w/in the 1st 10 yrs of their career

Accepted Answer

Jay-Z, Nas, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg

Question 12

What is the stage name of the American rapper with the birth name Marshall Bruce Mathers III?

Accepted Answer

Eminem

Question 13

What is the real name of Brooklyn-born rapper Jay-Z?

Accepted Answer

Shawn Carter

Question 14

Who is this hip-hop artist?

Accepted Answer

LL Cool J

Question 15

One artist doesn't belong. Name them.

Accepted Answer

Tee Grizzley

Question 16

Who was the rapper from Compton, California who was at one time signed to G-Unit Records?

Accepted Answer

The Game

Question 17

This "4:44" artist is married to the lead singer of Destiny's Child

Accepted Answer

Jay Z

Question 18

Although he is from Compton, this artist's parents are both from Chicago

Accepted Answer

Kendrick Lamar

Question 19

Which artist is the 'King of Trill?'

Accepted Answer

Bun-B

Question 20

Who is the first rap group to win an Oscar?

Accepted Answer

Three 6 Mafia

Question 21

TRUE OR FALSE: 2Pac was the first hip-hop artist to have a #1 album while in prison.

Accepted Answer

True

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