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Forgotten Rap Music Trivia Quiz

DMX, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Lil Kim--sure, we all know these names and faces. But do you remember Rap Music's hidden past (and some raps that should remain hidden)?

A multiple-choice quiz by nafa. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
nafa

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,242

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Very Difficult

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which rap video features a football player, a karate expert, and a knight in shining armour wearing full make-up (all played by the same person)? Hint

The Message

Ant Rap

It's Tricky

You Say He's Just A Friend

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first verse of this song starts, "Hey, everybody take a look at me/I've got street credibility!/I may not have a job but I have a good time/With the boys that I meet down on the line." Hint

Wham Rap

Rapture

Ant Rap

Rapper's Delight

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the first popular rap songs ever was by a group fronted by a woman. Name the group. Hint

Quarterflash

The Plasmatics

Blondie

Pat Benetar

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Question 4 of 10

4. Raps such as "Shake Your Tuchas", "The Ballad Of Moisha and Irving", and "Beggin' For A Bargain" were from what group? Hint

Beastie Boys

2 Live Jews

JJ Fadd

Kool Moe D

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Question 5 of 10

5. This song contains the line, "I'm the pious guy the little Am-lets wanna be like." Name the song.

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the tune that had a John Wayne impersonator rapping the entire song. Hint

Rappin' Duke

Jump In The Saddle

Rappin' Ronnie

Giddyup

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the song that starts with running back Walter Payton rapping.

Answer: (Two or Three Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. This rapper/actor's songs include "(So U Wanna Be) Hardcore", "Way It's Goin' Down (T.W.IsM. for Life)", "I'm Outstanding". Name him. Hint

LL Cool J

Shaquille O'Neal

Marky-Mark (Mark Wahlberg)

Vanilla Ice

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Question 9 of 10

9. This comedian had a hit in 1983 with his self-named rap tune. Hint

Eddie Murphy

Rodney Dangerfield

Joe Piscapo

Andrew Dice Clay

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Question 10 of 10

10. The 1987 film "Hiding Out" featured a beatbox version of what Roy Orbison song? Hint

Crying

In Dreams

Oh Pretty Woman

Running Scared

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which rap video features a football player, a karate expert, and a knight in shining armour wearing full make-up (all played by the same person)?

Answer: Ant Rap

1981's "Ant Rap" by Adam and the Ants. The video was filmed on the set of the film "Excalibur".

2. The first verse of this song starts, "Hey, everybody take a look at me/I've got street credibility!/I may not have a job but I have a good time/With the boys that I meet down on the line."

Answer: Wham Rap

1983's "Wham Rap!" (and the 1986 remix) by Wham!--and yes, we are talking about George Michael!

3. One of the first popular rap songs ever was by a group fronted by a woman. Name the group.

Answer: Blondie

1980's "Rapture" by Blondie. Fab Five Freddie gets props in the song--he would later go on to be an integral part of bringing Hip-Hop to MTV.

4. Raps such as "Shake Your Tuchas", "The Ballad Of Moisha and Irving", and "Beggin' For A Bargain" were from what group?

Answer: 2 Live Jews

1990's "As Kosher As They Wanna Be" by 2 Live Jews. They did have an actual hit with "Oui! It's So Humid".

5. This song contains the line, "I'm the pious guy the little Am-lets wanna be like." Name the song.

Answer: Amish Paradise

1996's "Amish Paradise" by Weird Al Yankovic. This was a parody of Coolio's hit "Gangsta's Paradise".

6. Name the tune that had a John Wayne impersonator rapping the entire song.

Answer: Rappin' Duke

c. 1983's "The Rappin' Duke" by The Rappin' Duke.

7. Name the song that starts with running back Walter Payton rapping.

Answer: Superbowl Shuffle

1985's "Superbowl Shuffle" by The Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew.

8. This rapper/actor's songs include "(So U Wanna Be) Hardcore", "Way It's Goin' Down (T.W.IsM. for Life)", "I'm Outstanding". Name him.

Answer: Shaquille O'Neal

Former Orlando Magic star and current Los Angeles Lakers superstar Shaquille O'Neal made his rap debut in 1992 with Fu-Schnickens on "Can We Rock? (What's Up Doc)" and has starred in such films as "Blue Chips", "Steel", and "Kazaam".

9. This comedian had a hit in 1983 with his self-named rap tune.

Answer: Rodney Dangerfield

1983's "Rappin' Rodney" by Rodney Dangerfield.

10. The 1987 film "Hiding Out" featured a beatbox version of what Roy Orbison song?

Answer: Crying

A snippet of this version of the song appears on the soundtrack after the Roy Orbison/kd lang remake.

Source: Author nafa

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