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Rap and Hip Hop Names Trivia Quiz

You have your favorite rappers but do you know their real names? Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by jkkkbdelorge. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jkkkbdelorge

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
281,998

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4225

Last 3 plays: Harmattan (10/10), Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 66 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Chris Brown's real name? Hint

Chris Smith

John Smith

Chris Brown

Randy Brown

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Eminem's real name? Hint

Marty Davis

Marshall Mathers

Eminem Jacobs

Stevie Wonder

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is 50 Cent's real name? Hint

Andrew Thomas

Robert Smith

Curtis Jackson

Fifty Centiforis

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is R.Kelly's real name?
Hint

Parker Curtis

Arthur Kelly

Robert Kelly

Trey Walker

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Nelly's real name? Hint

Nelly Haynes

Cornell Sanders

Cornell Haynes

Nelly Sanders

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ne-Yo was born with what name? Hint

Shaffer Smith

Francis Smith

Knee Yo

Cordozer Smith

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Snoop Dogg's real name? Hint

Cordozer Calvin

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr.

Cordozer Broadus the 3rd

Snoop Dogg

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Jay-Z's real name? Hint

Shawn Carter

Tony Reynolds

Jay Zi

Dontrelle Walker

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Question 9 of 10

9. T-Pain was born Faheem Najm.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Akon was born Aliaune Thiam.

True

False

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Nov 19 2024 : Harmattan: 10/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 66: 7/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 168: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Chris Brown's real name?

Answer: Chris Brown

Chris Brown was born Christopher Maurice Brown. He is best known for his debut single "Run it".

2. What is Eminem's real name?

Answer: Marshall Mathers

Eminem was born Marshall Bruce Mathers the 3rd. He has sold over 70 million albums worldwide, including "The Marshall Mathers LP", "The Eminem Show", and "Encore".

3. What is 50 Cent's real name?

Answer: Curtis Jackson

He was born Curtis James Jackson the 3rd. He has sold over 21 million records worldwide. He founded G-Unit Records in 2003, which has signed many successful rappers.

4. What is R.Kelly's real name?

Answer: Robert Kelly

R. Kelly was born Robert Sylvester Kelly. He has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, and is one of the best R&B artists of the 90s.

5. What is Nelly's real name?

Answer: Cornell Haynes

Nelly was born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. He is one of the best selling rappers of all time selling over 40 million albums worldwide.

6. Ne-Yo was born with what name?

Answer: Shaffer Smith

Ne-Yo was born Shaffer Chimere Smith. He currently works with Def Jam records, and has produced hits like "Because of You", "So Sick", and "Sexy Love".

7. What is Snoop Dogg's real name?

Answer: Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr.

He was born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr.. He is best known for his numerous songs with Dr. Dre.

8. What is Jay-Z's real name?

Answer: Shawn Carter

He was born Shawn Corey Carter. He was the former president and CEO of Def Jam Records, and Roc-A-Fella Records. His first big hit was "Hard Knock Life" in 1998.

9. T-Pain was born Faheem Najm.

Answer: True

He was born Faheem Najm. Some songs he's known for "I'm N Luv", "Buy U A Drank", and "Bartender".

10. Akon was born Aliaune Thiam.

Answer: True

Akon was born Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam. His more famous songs are "Smack That", "I Wanna Love You", "Don't Matter", and "Sorry, Blame It on Me". Thanks for playing!

Source: Author jkkkbdelorge

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