Did Your Watch Rap Take Over The World In The 2000s? Prove It By Passing Our 2000s Rap Quiz

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It's no wonder that we're already witnessing some early 2000s rap trends resurface in contemporary rap music - nostalgia operates in circles. In the early 2000s, rap was at a crossroads. Jay-Z and Eminem boosted the genre's popularity to new heights, while a new highly praised rap underground began to emerge. 

Although tough New York rap and West Coast gangsta rap continued to dominate the '90s and early 2000s, they gradually gave way to other scenes and subgenres. Southern rap eventually achieved the moment predicted by Andre 3000 at the 1994 Source Awards.  

The early 2000s also saw the release of Kanye West's debut album — the pink-polo-rapper with a Mercedes and a Louis Vuitton backpack irreparably altered the definition of what a rapper could be. 

Now's a perfect time to reflect on some early 2000s rap. But how well do you know the decade's favorite rappers? Take our quiz to find out!


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2000s Rap Quiz Questions

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Question 1

It's impossible to make a 2000s rap playlist and not include Ludacris in it. In 2001, he became one of the first Dirty South rappers to attain mainstream recognition. But he also starred in a few films. What famous film series did he star in?

  • A
    Fast and the Furious
  • B
    The Hunger Games
  • C
    James Bond
  • D
    Harry Potter

Question 2

He is most recognized for his work with fellow rapper Big Boi as a member of the southern hip hop band Outkast. Numerous publications, including Billboard, have ranked him among the top ten most influential rappers of all time. What's his name?

  • A
    Pharrell
  • B
    Andre 3000
  • C
    Little Brother
  • D
    Killer Mike

Question 3

"In da Club" is arguably the most 2000s song ever! Performed by 50 Cent and produced by Dr. Dre, what 50 Cent album does the song belong to?

  • A
    Before I Self Destruct
  • B
    Get Rich or Die Tryin'
  • C
    Curtis
  • D
    The Massacre

Question 4

Jonathan Smith, best known by his stage name Lil Jon, is a famous rapper, songwriter, DJ, and record producer. He was the leader of the multi-platinum selling rap group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. He was significant for the birth of what hip hop subgenre?

  • A
    Progressive rap
  • B
    G-funk
  • C
    Nerdcore
  • D
    Crunk

Question 5

Pain is Love was released in 2001 by Murder Inc. Records and Def Jam Recordings. Although it had mixed reviews, the album was successful commercially. Whose album is it?

  • A
    DMX's
  • B
    Fat Joe's
  • C
    Beanie Sigel's
  • D
    Ja Rule's

Question 6

Cornell Haynes launched his solo career in the year 2000, with the release of his first album Country Grammar which included the chart-topping title track "Ride Wit Me". What's his stage name?

  • A
    Chingy
  • B
    Akon
  • C
    T.I.
  • D
    Nelly

Question 7

This is the debut album of one of the greatest hip-hop producers and rappers. It was released in 2004 by Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. It features rappers like Jay-Z and Talib Kweli. Can you name it?

  • A
    Camp
  • B
    Blue Collar
  • C
    The College Dropout
  • D
    Late Registration

Question 8

The production of this album was handled by Kanye West, Just Blaze, and Bink. Released in 2001, the album is universally praised for its lyricism and production. Can you name it?

  • A
    Late Registration
  • B
    The Black Album
  • C
    Don't Mess With Me
  • D
    The Blueprint

Question 9

The Game is a rapper and actor, well recognized for his work as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene and as one of Dr. Dre's Aftermath signees. What's his real name?

  • A
    Cameron Thomaz
  • B
    Jayceon Taylor
  • C
    Christopher Bridges
  • D
    Sir Robert Bryson Hall II

Question 10

Cameron Giles, professionally known as Cam'ron, is a Harlem, New York-based rapper, record executive, and actor. What label signed him in 2001?

  • A
    Roc-A-Fella Records
  • B
    Def Jam Recordings
  • C
    Independent Music Labels
  • D
    Virgin Records

Question 11

Jeezy is recognized as a pioneer of trap music in North America. What's the name of his 2004 label debut album?

  • A
    The Inspiration
  • B
    U.S.D.A
  • C
    The Recession
  • D
    Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101

Question 12

Lil Wayne has sold over 120 million records globally, making him one of the most successful musicians in the world. What 2008 album won him the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album?

  • A
    Tha Carter III
  • B
    Tha Block Is Hot
  • C
    The Carter II
  • D
    I Am Not A Human Being

Question 13

Common achieved commercial success in the early 2000s. In 2003, he received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. What famous singer was featured on his song "Love Of My Life"?

  • A
    Lauryn Hill
  • B
    Erykah Badu
  • C
    D' Angelo
  • D
    Alicia Keys

Question 14

Mm..Food was released in 2004 and is often considered the artist's best solo album. It features jazzy beats and unique metaphors. Whose album is it?

  • A
    Earl Sweatshirt's
  • B
    MF DOOM's
  • C
    Madlib's
  • D
    J Dilla's

Question 15

Clifford Harris, best known by the stage name T.I., is a famous rapper who co-founded a rap group in 2001 with his longtime friends and fellow Atlanta rappers Big Kuntry, Mac Boney, and C-Rod. What's the name of the rap group?

  • A
    88 Rising
  • B
    P$C
  • C
    Facemob
  • D
    Beat Junkies

Question 16

T-Pain has been nominated for two Grammy Awards alongside Kanye West and Jamie Foxx. His 2008 album Thr33 Ringz included a slew of chart-topping songs. Which one of these songs is NOT part of his album?

  • A
    "Feed the Dogs"
  • B
    "It Ain't Me"
  • C
    "Chopped 'n' Skrewed"
  • D
    "Ringleader Man"

Question 17

Nas's fifth studio album was released in 2001 and focuses on socially aware and intellectual topics, in contrast to his earlier, crime-inspired work. Can you name it?

  • A
    It Was Written
  • B
    God's Son
  • C
    I Am...
  • D
    Stillmatic

Question 18

It Ain't Safe No More... is Busta Rhymes' sixth studio album. In 2003, the album was certified gold and featured production from Swizz Beatz, J Dilla, and The Neptunes. Which one of these songs is NOT part of the album?

  • A
    "What Do You Do When You're Branded"
  • B
    "Taste It"
  • C
    "Hey Ladies"
  • D
    "Make it Rain"

Question 19

Eminem is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, with over 220 million albums sold worldwide. He is credited with establishing the hip-hop genre in Middle America. After what 2004 album did he take a break from the music industry due to drug addiction?

  • A
    Encore
  • B
    Marshall Mathers LP
  • C
    The Eminem Show
  • D
    Relapse

Question 20

Wasalu Jaco, also known as Lupe Fiasco, is a famous rapper and songwriter who achieved mainstream recognition in 2006 with the release of his first album. What's it called?

  • A
    Blackstar
  • B
    Lupe Fiasco's The Cool
  • C
    Lasers
  • D
    Food & Liquor

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