2010s Hip Hop Battle: Lyrics, Speed Round, Trivia &More!!

The 2010s was a decade that saw the rise of a new generation of hip hop artists, each bringing their unique style and sound to the table. From the trap beats of the South to the conscious rhymes of the East Coast, the 2010s was a decade that showcased the diversity and creativity of hip hop. In this article, we’ll put your knowledge of 2010s hip hop to the test with a battle of lyrics, speed round, trivia, and more.

Lyrics Round

In this round, we’ll test your knowledge of some of the most iconic lyrics from the 2010s. Can you identify the song and artist behind these bars?

 “I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man” (Answer: Jay-Z – “Dead Presidents II”)
 “I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain’t one” (Answer: J. Cole – “1985”)
 “Started from the bottom, now we’re here” (Answer: Drake – “Started From the Bottom”)

Speed Round

In this round, we’ll give you a series of questions and you have to answer them as quickly as possible. Ready, set, go!

 Who was the first rapper to go platinum without a physical album release? (Answer: Drake)
 Which rapper’s debut album was titled “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City”? (Answer: Kendrick Lamar)
 Who was the featured artist on Kanye West’s “Mercy”? (Answer: Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz)

Trivia

In this round, we’ll test your knowledge of 2010s hip hop history. Can you answer these questions correctly?

 What was the name of the hip hop collective that included artists like J. Cole, Bas, and Cozz? (Answer: Dreamville)
 Which rapper’s album “To Pimp a Butterfly” was released in 2015? (Answer: Kendrick Lamar)
 Who was the winner of the 2013 BET Hip Hop Award for Best New Artist? (Answer: Kendrick Lamar)

Freestyle Round

In this round, we’ll give you a prompt and you have to come up with a freestyle rap on the spot. Ready to show off your skills?

 Prompt: “Write a 16-bar verse about the struggles of growing up in the inner city”

Challenge Round

In this round, we’ll give you a challenge that will test your knowledge of 2010s hip hop. Can you complete the challenge?

 Challenge:Name 5 rappers who released debut albums in the 2010s that went platinum. (Answer: J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Logic, and Joey Bada$$)

Conclusion

The 2010s was a decade that saw the rise of a new generation of hip hop artists, each bringing their unique style and sound to the table. From the trap beats of the South to the conscious rhymes of the East Coast, the 2010s was a decade that showcased the diversity and creativity of hip hop. We hope you enjoyed this battle of lyrics, speed round, trivia, and more. Let us know in the comments how you did and what you thought of the challenges!