Pop Culture References in African American Entertainment Quiz

Explore iconic figures and moments in African American entertainment history. Can you answer these questions on comedians, actors, directors, and musicians?

#1

Which African American comedian starred in the sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'?

Dave Chappelle
Eddie Murphy
Will Smith
Kevin Hart
#2

Who is often referred to as the 'Queen of Hip-Hop Soul'?

Rihanna
Beyoncé
Alicia Keys
Mary J. Blige
#3

Which rapper starred in the movie '8 Mile'?

Eminem
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Snoop Dogg
#4

Who was the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress?

Halle Berry
Viola Davis
Octavia Spencer
Taraji P. Henson
#5

Which hip-hop group released the album 'Straight Outta Compton'?

Public Enemy
N.W.A
Wu-Tang Clan
Outkast
#6

Who is the lead vocalist of the band 'The Roots'?

Talib Kweli
Black Thought
KRS-One
Mos Def
#7

Which film is often considered the breakthrough role for actor Denzel Washington?

Malcolm X
Training Day
Glory
Fences
#8

Who directed the critically acclaimed film 'Get Out'?

Spike Lee
Ava DuVernay
Jordan Peele
Barry Jenkins
#9

Which famous comedian starred in the stand-up special 'Killing Them Softly'?

Chris Rock
Kevin Hart
Dave Chappelle
Eddie Murphy
#10

Who portrayed the character of Martin Luther King Jr. in the film 'Selma'?

Will Smith
Idris Elba
Denzel Washington
David Oyelowo
#11

Which actress starred in the TV series 'Scandal' as Olivia Pope?

Kerry Washington
Viola Davis
Halle Berry
Angela Bassett
#12

Who directed the film adaptation of the musical 'Dreamgirls'?

Ava DuVernay
Spike Lee
Lee Daniels
Tyler Perry
#13

Which famous singer-songwriter was featured in the movie 'Hustlers' alongside Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu?

Rihanna
Cardi B
Beyoncé
Nicki Minaj
#14

Which actress won an Academy Award for her role in 'Moonlight'?

Lupita Nyong'o
Viola Davis
Naomie Harris
Mahershala Ali
#15

Which African American musician is known for her hit singles 'Cranes in the Sky' and 'Don't Touch My Hair'?

Janelle Monáe
Solange
Beyoncé
Lizzo
#16

Which African American musician released the album 'To Pimp a Butterfly'?

Kendrick Lamar
Drake
Kanye West
J. Cole
#17

Who was the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress?

Viola Davis
Hattie McDaniel
Octavia Spencer
Mo'Nique

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