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1. The first major hip-hop rivalry was between the rappers of the East Coast and those from the West Coast. The hip-hop scene in the West grew considerably in the early 1990s, rivaling the more established East. Which of these still popular names was at the forefront of West Coast hip-hop at the time?
2. Rapper P.Diddy and his newly established "Bad Boy Records" label enjoyed much success in 1994, showing that the East Coast was still strong in the world of hip-hop. Which California rapper, who was eventually to be killed in 1996 as a result of this feud, began to make many East Coast enemies due to his controversial words on TV and in his music?
3. In March 1997, the Notorious BIG was shot and killed in LA - six months after the death of his rival 2Pac. Which track, adapted from a song by "The Police", did P.Diddy release as a tribute to his friend, Biggie Smalls?
4. Following the death of the Notorious BIG, there was a scramble between some to establish themselves as New York's most popular rapper. One man who felt he was up to the role was well-known rapper, Nas. Which man, who is now married to ex-Destiny's Child member Beyonce, was the second man vying for the role, thus developing a rivalry with Nas?
5. The world of rap is dominated by men. However, there are some notable women who have made their name in this genre, such as rapper Foxy Brown. Which other female rapper, who provided vocals for Moulin Rouge's "Lady Marmalade," entered a feud with Foxy in the late 1990s?
6. Curtis Jackson (known as 50 Cent), has had numerous public feuds with fellow rappers. This, along with his troubled past, has made 50 a common target. Has 50 Cent been shot more than five times?
7. Rapper Eminem is certainly not known for holding his tongue during wars of words in the world of hip-hop. Which magazine, the second longest running hip-hop magazine worldwide and a publication often referred to as "The Bible of Hip-Hop", entered an infamous feud with Eminem in the year 2002?
8. American record producer and rapper Jermaine Dupri has been around since 1992 and has worked with many well known artists. In 2002, in an interview with XXL magazine, Dupri made several enemies through his cocky claims. Which claim in particular seemed to be the source of this bad blood?
9. In 2003, up and coming rapper The Game began to grow in popularity. The idea was to set him up as the protégé of established artist, 50 Cent. However, The Game's lack of co-operation and seeming lack of respect soon caused tension. What was the name of group, co-founded by 50 Cent, which was heavily involved in this feud?
10. In 2004, U.S rapper Eminem released a track which spoke about several hip-hop rivalries. He refers to feuds such as those between 50 Cent and Ja Rule, as well as his own with magazine editor, Benzino. Featuring samples from a 1989 song by Martika, to which track does this question refer?
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