Over the previous few years, there have been dozens of hip-hop clues featured on the long-running quiz present Jeopardy! Previously hosted by the late Alex Trebek, the quiz competitors is now introduced former winner Ken Jennings and options three contestants who’re given data within the type of solutions and so they should reply appropriately within the type of clues.
With hip-hop’s rising recognition within the mainstream, an increasing number of rap and rapper-related clues have appeared on the present up to now a number of years. In 2015, Fetty Wap and Iggy Azalea-related clues have been featured on the sport present. In April of 2016, a clue that includes Organized Noize, the Atlanta-based manufacturing crew made up of Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown, have been featured on the present.
A few of rap’s largest names have additionally been featured in clues reminiscent of Eminem, Drake and Lil Wayne, at occasions main contestants who’ve data of the tradition nearer to victory, and different occasions making the lesser knowledgeable folks lose out on large payouts for generally hilariously flawed solutions.
Even producers are getting Jeopardy moments. Hitmakers like Sonny Digital, Future and the late Shock G have been talked about in clues on the present.
The quantity of hip-hop data on Jeopardy! through the years could shock you. Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, The Infamous B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Public Enemy, Grandmaster Flash, Cypress Hill, Nicki Minaj and much more have seen their names on the famed blue display screen.
XXL takes a look again on the many occasions hip-hop invaded Jeopardy! under.
