Across
- 2. ___NPepa; female duo known for pushing boundaries in rap
- 4. ___ Kweli; known for his activism and lyrical depth
- 6. ___ Lyte; pioneering female rapper known for her lyricism
- 7. Rapper known for his work with the Geto Boys and solo career
- 8. The ___; band that brought live instrumentation to hip-hop
- 9. ___ Soul; known for their eclectic style and lyrical positivity
- 10. Chicago rapper known for his speed and technique in rapping
- 12. ___ N9ne; known for his fast rapping and independent success
- 13. ___ Dee; one of the first fast rapping hip-hop artists
Down
- 1. ___ Planets; group known for jazz infused hip-hop
- 3. A Tribe Called Quest; known for their influential jazz rap
- 5. ___ Rhymes; known for his fast rapping and energetic style
- 6. Brooklyn rapper and actor, known for "Black on Both Sides"
- 8. Onehalf of Eric B. & Rakim, known for his complex rhymes
- 11. ___ Latifah; rapper and actress known for her feminist stance