How Well Do You Know Hip Hop?

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This is to conduct a quick survey on how well you know hip hop. THERE IS A TIME LIMIT SO YOU WONT HAVE TIME TO CHEAT AND GOOGLE THE ANSWER. Kick some knowledge off the dome (just answer as what comes to mind). Please forward these to people who you think would do either really terrible or really well! Big ups and props to you for taking this quiz.

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Name a slang term for a police officer

Explanation
The given answer options are all slang terms for a police officer. "Pigs" is a derogatory term that originated in the 1960s counterculture movement. "Popo" is a term commonly used in African American Vernacular English. "Jakes" is a term that originated in the 1920s and is still used today. "Five-o" is derived from the TV show "Hawaii Five-O" and refers to the police. "Fuzz" is a term that originated in the 1920s and is still used today.

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2.

What does L.L. Cool J stand for?

Explanation
L.L. Cool J stands for "ladies love cool James." This is a stage name used by the American rapper and actor James Todd Smith. The name suggests that he is admired and appreciated by women for his cool and charismatic personality.

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Fill in the blanks “Turn off the lights, and I’ll glow. To the extreme I rock the mic like a _________. Light up the stage and wax a chump like a _________.” (answer with a comma)

Explanation
The correct answer is "vandal, candle." This answer is correct because it matches the structure and rhyme scheme of the original lyrics from the song "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice. The lyrics in the song are "To the extreme I rock the mic like a vandal. Light up the stage and wax a chump like a candle." Therefore, the correct answer fills in the blanks with the words "vandal" and "candle," separated by a comma.

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What does the word "Skeet” mean?

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The word "skeet" is a slang term that is often used to refer to the act of ejaculating or releasing semen during sexual activity. It is a vulgar term that is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the process of male orgasm and ejaculation. The word "cum" is also a slang term that is used as a synonym for ejaculate. Both terms refer to the same concept of the release of semen from the male reproductive system.

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What does C.R.E.A.M. stand for?

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C.R.E.A.M. stands for "cash rules everything around me". This acronym is commonly used in hip-hop culture and refers to the idea that money is the driving force behind most things in life. It emphasizes the importance and influence of money in society, suggesting that it has a significant impact on people's decisions and actions.

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Which rap artist was responsible for popularizing the Thizzle Dance?

Explanation
Mac Dre was a rap artist who popularized the Thizzle Dance.

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What is Kanye West’s legal name?

Explanation
The given answer is correct because Kanye West's legal name is indeed Kanye West.

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Given a two year span, what year was Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D. born in?

Explanation
Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D. was born in one specific year within the given two-year span. The answer options provide a range of years, and the correct answer could be any of the years listed: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1972, or 1971.

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What year was the first grammy for best solo rap performance presented?

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The first Grammy for Best Solo Rap Performance was presented in 1991.

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Where is the nickname Suge from Suge Knight derived from?

Explanation
The nickname "Suge" is derived from "sugar bear." This suggests that Suge Knight got his nickname because he may have been sweet or charming, similar to a sugar bear. However, without further information, it is difficult to provide a more detailed explanation.

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How Well Do You Know Hip Hop?

Name a slang term for a police officer

What does L.L. Cool J stand for?

Fill in the blanks “Turn off the lights, and I’ll glow. To the extreme I rock the mic like a _________. Light up the stage and wax a chump like a _________.” (answer with a comma)

What does the word "Skeet” mean?

What does C.R.E.A.M. stand for?

Which rap artist was responsible for popularizing the Thizzle Dance?

What is Kanye West’s legal name?

Given a two year span, what year was Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D. born in?

What year was the first grammy for best solo rap performance presented?

Where is the nickname Suge from Suge Knight derived from?

Fill in the blanks “Turn off the lights, and I’ll glow. To the extreme I rock the mic like a _. Light up the stage and wax a chump like a _.” (answer with a comma)