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Hip Hop Birth Names Trivia Quiz

I'll give you the birth name of a hip hop artist and you give me their stage name. It should be easy. ENJOY!

A multiple-choice quiz by BubblesSJ3. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
BubblesSJ3

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,083

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
7523

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (0/10), rainbowriver (9/10), Guest 86 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Andre Young? Hint

Usher

Poster Boy

Dr. Dre

Jadakiss

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Question 2 of 10

2. Shawntae Harris? Hint

Eve

Aaliyah

Da Brat

Mya

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Question 3 of 10

3. Earl Simmons? Hint

Busta Rhymes

Eazy-E

Juvenile

DMX

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Question 4 of 10

4. Calvin Broadus? Hint

Musiq

Nate Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Ja Rule

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Question 5 of 10

5. Marshall Bruce Mathers III? Hint

Sisqo

Eminem

Fabolous

Craig David

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Question 6 of 10

6. Shawn Carter? Hint

Jay-Z

Big Boi

Tyrese

Xzibit

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Question 7 of 10

7. Jeffrey Atkins? Hint

Eminem

Ja Rule

Nelly

Shaggy

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Question 8 of 10

8. Eric Wright? Hint

Maxwell

Eazy-E

Master P

Usher

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Question 9 of 10

9. Melissa Elliot? Hint

Alicia Keys

Mariah Carey

Missy Elliot

Da Brat

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Question 10 of 10

10. Trevor Smith? Hint

Mystikal

Big Boi

Busta Rhymes

Xzibit

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Oct 28 2026 : Guest 174: 0/10
Sep 27 2026 : rainbowriver: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Andre Young?

Answer: Dr. Dre

Rapper Dr. Dre was born Andre Young.

2. Shawntae Harris?

Answer: Da Brat

Rapper Da Brat was born Shawntae Harris.

3. Earl Simmons?

Answer: DMX

Rapper DMX was born Earl Simmons.

4. Calvin Broadus?

Answer: Snoop Dogg

Rapper Snoop Dogg was born Calvin Broadus.

5. Marshall Bruce Mathers III?

Answer: Eminem

Rapper Eminem was born Marshall Bruce Mathers III.

6. Shawn Carter?

Answer: Jay-Z

Rapper Jay-Z was born Shawn Carter.

7. Jeffrey Atkins?

Answer: Ja Rule

Rapper Ja Rule was born Jeffrey Alkins.

8. Eric Wright?

Answer: Eazy-E

Former rapper Eazy-E was born Eric Wright.

9. Melissa Elliot?

Answer: Missy Elliot

Rapper Missy Elliot was born Melissa Elliot.

10. Trevor Smith?

Answer: Busta Rhymes

Rapper Busta Rhymes was born Trevor Smith.

Source: Author BubblesSJ3

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