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It's All In A Name - Hip-Hop Trivia Quiz

Hello, various fans of hip-hop! This quiz is all about names of hip-hop stars. There will be questions asking for stage names or birth names. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by DexterMaximus. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
DexterMaximus

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
365,165

Updated
Apr 06 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
292

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

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

Nelly

Eminem

Xzibit

50 Cent

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Question 2 of 10

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

Shawn Carter

Boris Arnolds

Aaron Smith

Carlton Travis

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the middle name of American rapper Dwayne Carter, Jr., also known as Lil Wayne? Hint

Michael

Lewis

Gareth

Daniel

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Question 4 of 10

4. Xzibit is a talented rapper, who is identifiable not only by his rapping style, but by his cornrows. But what is his real name? Hint

Alfie

Alvin

Anthony

Aiden

5. A famous red-haired English pop musician who has occasionally ventured into the rap area, Ed Sheeran is a man known for his songs "The A Team" and "Lego House". But what is his middle name? Hint

Christopher

Anton

Callum

Carlos

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Question 6 of 10

6. Known for his participation in the British grime band N-Dubz, what is the birth name of front man Dappy? Hint

Byron Agorou

Maxwell Fiero

Santos de la Diego

Costadinos Contostavlos

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Question 7 of 10

7. A bit of obscurity for a challenge now. British DJ and grime artist Skepta has gained fame with tracks "Rolex Sweep" and "Sunglasses at Night", but what is his name away from the mic? Hint

Martin Selazuo

Joseph Adenuga

David Michago

Buddy Smith, Jr.

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Notorious B.I.G, Biggie Smalls, Big Poppa, whatever you want to call him, this rapper was no doubt a legend. But what helm did his parents give him? Hint

William Gordon

Andrew Carney

Christopher Wallace

Tupac Shakur

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Question 9 of 10

9. Another deceased rapper now: Tupac Shakur, born...Tupac Shakur, was also murdered in a drive-by. What was another of his stage names? Hint

MC New York

MC Detroit

MC Brooklyn

MC Texas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Star of film "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", and MC of songs "My Life" and "Do You Think About Me", what is the rapper name of Curtis Jackson? Hint

Patrik Stage

1 Dollar

50 Cent

Ghostface Killah

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: Eminem

Eminem is a Detroit-based rapper signed to Aftermath Records. He is one of the best-selling hip-hop artists in the world, with albums such as "The Slim Shady LP" and "Relapse".

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

Answer: Shawn Carter

Jay-Z married singer Beyonce Knowles in 2008, and is famous for songs such as "99 Problems" and albums like "Magna Carta...Holy Grail".

3. What is the middle name of American rapper Dwayne Carter, Jr., also known as Lil Wayne?

Answer: Michael

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. was born on September 27th 1982, and has songs such as "How to Love" and "Go DJ".

4. Xzibit is a talented rapper, who is identifiable not only by his rapping style, but by his cornrows. But what is his real name?

Answer: Alvin

Alvin Joiner is also the host of "Pimp My Ride", and is the face of the widespread "Hey Dawg" meme. He has albums like "At The Speed Of Life", and "Weapons of Mass Destruction".

5. A famous red-haired English pop musician who has occasionally ventured into the rap area, Ed Sheeran is a man known for his songs "The A Team" and "Lego House". But what is his middle name?

Answer: Christopher

Sheeran brought out his debut album "+" in 2011, and has attracted the attention of singers Jamie Foxx and Elton John.

6. Known for his participation in the British grime band N-Dubz, what is the birth name of front man Dappy?

Answer: Costadinos Contostavlos

Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer make up the whole of N-Dubz. They have been involved in many controversies, from the band as a whole to each member on their own. They have songs such as "I Need You" and "We Dance On".

7. A bit of obscurity for a challenge now. British DJ and grime artist Skepta has gained fame with tracks "Rolex Sweep" and "Sunglasses at Night", but what is his name away from the mic?

Answer: Joseph Adenuga

Skepta (along with his older brother and fellow rapper JME) founded the record label Boy Better Know, associated with stars such as Roll Deep, a grime collective that used to contain Skepta.

8. The Notorious B.I.G, Biggie Smalls, Big Poppa, whatever you want to call him, this rapper was no doubt a legend. But what helm did his parents give him?

Answer: Christopher Wallace

With hip-hop hits "Mo Money Mo Problems" and "Hypnotize", B.I.G was brutally taken from us on March 9th 1997, after a drive-by shooting from an unknown assailant. RIP, B.I.G.

9. Another deceased rapper now: Tupac Shakur, born...Tupac Shakur, was also murdered in a drive-by. What was another of his stage names?

Answer: MC New York

Tupac, Tupac Shakur, 2Pac, Pac, Makaveli, MC New York, whatever he decided to call himself, this man brought us musical legends, e.g "Toss It Up" and "Hail Mary".

10. Star of film "Get Rich or Die Tryin'", and MC of songs "My Life" and "Do You Think About Me", what is the rapper name of Curtis Jackson?

Answer: 50 Cent

50 Cent very nearly joined Biggie and Pac in 2000 after being shot nine times, but luckily still lives to tell the tail. 50 is signed to Aftermath, Shady, G-Unit and Interscope records.

Source: Author DexterMaximus

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