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Hip Hop and Rap: The Greatest Controversies

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Which hip hop artist was involved in a highly publicized feud with Tupac Shakur?

  1. The Notorious B.I.G.

  2. Dr. Dre

  3. Snoop Dogg

  4. Ice Cube


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur were involved in a highly publicized feud that culminated in their deaths in 1996 and 1997, respectively.

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial album "Illmatic" in 1994?

  1. Wu-Tang Clan

  2. A Tribe Called Quest

  3. N.W.A

  4. Nas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nas released his debut album, "Illmatic", in 1994, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Which hip hop artist was convicted of tax evasion in 2005?

  1. Jay-Z

  2. 50 Cent

  3. Lil Wayne

  4. Snoop Dogg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jay-Z was convicted of tax evasion in 2005 and served a brief prison sentence.

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial song "Cop Killer" in 1992?

  1. N.W.A

  2. Public Enemy

  3. Ice Cube

  4. Wu-Tang Clan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ice Cube released the controversial song "Cop Killer" in 1992, which led to calls for his arrest and a boycott of his music.

Which hip hop artist was shot and killed in 1996?

  1. Tupac Shakur

  2. The Notorious B.I.G.

  3. Eazy-E

  4. Big L


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial album "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" in 1993?

  1. Wu-Tang Clan

  2. A Tribe Called Quest

  3. N.W.A

  4. Public Enemy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album, "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)", in 1993, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Which hip hop artist was convicted of murder in 1995?

  1. Suge Knight

  2. Marion "Suge" Knight

  3. Dr. Dre

  4. Snoop Dogg


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marion "Suge" Knight was convicted of murder in 1995 for running over a man with his car.

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial song "Fuck tha Police" in 1988?

  1. N.W.A

  2. Public Enemy

  3. Ice Cube

  4. Wu-Tang Clan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

N.W.A released the controversial song "Fuck tha Police" in 1988, which led to calls for their arrest and a boycott of their music.

Which hip hop artist was convicted of assault in 2009?

  1. Chris Brown

  2. Kanye West

  3. Lil Wayne

  4. 50 Cent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chris Brown was convicted of assault in 2009 for attacking his then-girlfriend, Rihanna.

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial album "Straight Outta Compton" in 1988?

  1. N.W.A

  2. Public Enemy

  3. Ice Cube

  4. Wu-Tang Clan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

N.W.A released their debut album, "Straight Outta Compton", in 1988, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Which hip hop artist was convicted of drug possession in 2007?

  1. Lil Wayne

  2. 50 Cent

  3. Snoop Dogg

  4. Jay-Z


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lil Wayne was convicted of drug possession in 2007 and served a brief prison sentence.

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" in 1992?

  1. Dr. Dre

  2. Snoop Dogg

  3. N.W.A

  4. Wu-Tang Clan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg released the controversial song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" in 1992, which led to calls for their arrest and a boycott of their music.

Which hip hop artist was convicted of domestic violence in 2012?

  1. Chris Brown

  2. Kanye West

  3. Lil Wayne

  4. 50 Cent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chris Brown was convicted of domestic violence in 2012 for attacking his then-girlfriend, Rihanna.

What was the name of the hip hop group that released the controversial album "The Chronic" in 1992?

  1. Dr. Dre

  2. Snoop Dogg

  3. N.W.A

  4. Wu-Tang Clan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dr. Dre released his debut album, "The Chronic", in 1992, which is considered one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Which hip hop artist was convicted of weapons possession in 2003?

  1. Jay-Z

  2. 50 Cent

  3. Lil Wayne

  4. Snoop Dogg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jay-Z was convicted of weapons possession in 2003 and served a brief prison sentence.

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