Did Your Watch Rap Take Over The World In The 2000s? Prove It By Passing Our 2000s Rap Quiz
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In hip-hop, twenty years is a long time. In fact, in hip-hop years it's an eternity. But how well do you know the decade? The soul samples, the dance song mania, the freestyles? You better be ready to take over, 'cause the break's over!
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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Vasilii KulevVasilii Kulev is a digital marketing specialist during business hours and a trivia writer in his spare time. His areas of interest range from cars and music to science, history, and food. Whenever he's not busy writing quizzes, you can catch him at the local used records store or the newest craft beer bar. He also wrote this entire bio himself in third person.
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?
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AFast and the Furious
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BThe Hunger Games
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CJames Bond
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DHarry Potter
<i>Fast and the Furious</i>
Ludacris is best recognized as an actor for his role as Tej Parker in the <i>Fast and the Furious</i> film franchise, which he joined in 2002. He also starred in films like <i>Crash</i>, <i>Gamer</i>, and <i>New Year's Eve</i>.
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?
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APharrell
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BAndre 3000
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CLittle Brother
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DKiller Mike
Andre 3000
Andre Benjamin, otherwise known as Andre 3000, is a rapper, singer, actor, and record producer. He became famous while being a member of Outkast. Unfortunately, he hasn't released any solo LPs since then, opting out to record music as a featured artist.
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?
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ABefore I Self Destruct
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BGet Rich or Die Tryin'
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CCurtis
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DThe Massacre
<i>Get Rich or Die Tryin'</i>
"In da Club" is a song by American rapper 50 Cent that appears on his debut studio album titled <i>Get Rich or Die Tryin'</i>. The song, which has an unorthodox off-beat rhythm, reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming 50 Cent's first chart-topping hit.
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?
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AProgressive rap
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BG-funk
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CNerdcore
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DCrunk
Crunk
Lil Jon had a major role in the development of the crunk hip-hop subgenre. He is credited for popularizing the genre by releasing the Billboard Hot 100 hits "Get Low," "Goodies," Cyclone," and "Freek-a-Leek". The song "Yeah!" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Performance.
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?
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ADMX's
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BFat Joe's
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CBeanie Sigel's
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DJa Rule's
Ja Rule's
Jeffrey Atkins, known by his stage name Ja Rule, made his breakthrough in 1999 with the song "Holla Holla". Between 1999 and 2005, Ja Rule had multiple chart-topping singles and successful albums including "Pain is Love," for which he received a Grammy nomination.
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?
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AChingy
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BAkon
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CT.I.
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DNelly
Nelly
Cornell Haynes, also known as Nelly, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He began his musical career in 1993 as a member of the Midwest hip hop group St. Lunatics and was signed to Universal Records in 1999.
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?
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ACamp
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BBlue Collar
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CThe College Dropout
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DLate Registration
<i>The College Dropout</i>
<i>The College Dropout</i> was primarily produced by West, who established his "chipmunk soul" production style by incorporating sped-up, pitch-shifted vocal samples from soul and R&B records. West's songs, in contrast to the then-dominant gangster character in hip hop, address family, consumerism, religion, and higher education.
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?
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ALate Registration
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BThe Black Album
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CDon't Mess With Me
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DThe Blueprint
<i>The Blueprint</i>
<i>The Blueprint</i> is Jay-Z's sixth album. It was released by Roc-A-Fella Records in 2001. In contrast to Jay-Z's prior work, <i>The Blueprint</i> incorporated soulful sampling and production from Kanye West as well as guest features like Timbaland and Eminem.
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?
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ACameron Thomaz
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BJayceon Taylor
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CChristopher Bridges
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DSir Robert Bryson Hall II
Jayceon Taylor
Jayceon Taylor, or also known as The Game, began his career as a mixtape artist after being discovered by fellow West Coast rapper the Bigga Figga. Following the release of his first indie album <i>Untold Story</i> in 2004, he was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath label.
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?
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ARoc-A-Fella Records
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BDef Jam Recordings
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CIndependent Music Labels
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DVirgin Records
Roc-A-Fella Records
After suing Epic, Giles signed to Roc-A-Fella Records in 2001 and released his third studio album <i>Come Home With Me</i>. The following year, the album was certified platinum by the RIAA and featured Cam'ron's highest-charting singles to date, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma".
Question 11
Jeezy is recognized as a pioneer of trap music in North America. What's the name of his 2004 label debut album?
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AThe Inspiration
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BU.S.D.A
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CThe Recession
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DLet's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
<i>Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101</i>
Jay Jenkins is an American rapper, singer, and actor known under his stage name Jeezy. His first big-label debut, <i>Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101</i>, debuted at #2 on The Billboard 200 and eventually earned a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
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?
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ATha Carter III
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BTha Block Is Hot
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CThe Carter II
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DI Am Not A Human Being
<i>Tha Carter III</i>
<i>Tha Carter III</i> is Lil Wayne's sixth studio album, which was released on June 10, 2008, through Cash Money Universal Motown. It follows a lengthy line of mixtape releases and guest appearances. The album also won him a Grammy Award.
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"?
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ALauryn Hill
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BErykah Badu
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CD' Angelo
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DAlicia Keys
Erykah Badu
Common received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2003 for the Erykah Badu hit "Love Of My Life". His 2005 album <i>Be</i> was also a financial and critical success, earning him a 2006 Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
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?
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AEarl Sweatshirt's
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BMF DOOM's
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CMadlib's
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DJ Dilla's
MF DOOM's
<i>Mm..Food</i> is MF DOOM's fifth studio album, released in 2004 by Rhymesayers. The album charted at number 18 on the Billboard Independent albums list. The name of the album is an anagram of the name "MF DOOM".
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?
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A88 Rising
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BP$C
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CFacemob
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DBeat Junkies
P$C
P$C (Pimp Squad Click) is an Atlanta, Georgia-based hip-hop group. It was founded in 2001 and initially consisted of six members. In 2002, the group started compiling a collection of self-released mixtapes, most notably the <i>In da Streets</i> series, which earned them local notoriety.
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?
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A"Feed the Dogs"
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B"It Ain't Me"
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C"Chopped 'n' Skrewed"
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D"Ringleader Man"
"Feed the Dogs"
<i>Three Rings</i> is T-Pain's third studio album. It was released in 2008 by his record company Nappy Boy Entertainment. The album featured songs like "Ringleader Man," "Chopped 'n' Skrewed," "It Ain't Me," but not "Feed the Dogs".
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?
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AIt Was Written
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BGod's Son
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CI Am...
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DStillmatic
<i>Stillmatic</i>
<i>Stillmatic</i> is Nas's fifth album, released in 2001 through Will and Columbia Records. The album touches on a variety of subjects, including ghetto life, American politics, and his dispute with Jay-Z. The album was a financial and critical triumph, reviving Nas's career after a period of lukewarm sales and recognition from his previous album <i>Nastradamus</i>.
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?
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A"What Do You Do When You're Branded"
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B"Taste It"
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C"Hey Ladies"
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D"Make it Rain"
"Make it Rain"
Busta Rhymes' famous album <i>It Ain't Safe No More...</i> has 19 songs in total, including "What Do You Do When You're Branded," "Taste It," "Hey Ladies," but not "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?
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AEncore
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BMarshall Mathers LP
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CThe Eminem Show
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DRelapse
<i>Encore</i>
Eminem took a break in 2005 after the release of his album Encore in 2004, in part due to prescription drug addiction. Four years later, he returned to the music industry with the release of <i>Relapse</i> and <i>Recovery</i>.
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?
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ABlackstar
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BLupe Fiasco's The Cool
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CLasers
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DFood & Liquor
<i>Food & Liquor</i>
<i>Food & Liquor</i> is Lupe Fiasco's first studio album, released on 2006. The album's executive producers include Jay-Z, Chill, and Lupe Fiasco himself. The album's songs address issues such as poverty, Islam, terrorism, racism, and individualism.
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