Hip Hop Crossword Puzzle

About the Hip Hop Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers hip-hop music and culture, from rhythmic performances and DJ techniques to influential solo artists and groups. Look for terms such as Freestyle, Turntablism, Public Enemy, and Queen Latifah. It’s a fit for music fans, students learning about popular music, and anyone who enjoys recognizing the artists and practices that shaped hip-hop.

This crossword draws on 45 clues about Hip Hop. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Senegalese-American singer behind “Lonely” (4 letters)
• •Funk-derived rhythm built from isolated drum passages (9 letters)
• •Long Island trio behind “Me Myself and I” (8 letters)
• •Improvised verses delivered without a written script (9 letters)
• •Compton artist behind “Alright” (13 letters)
• •Unofficial collection of tracks, often shared free (7 letters)
• •Miami rapper nicknamed Mr. Worldwide (7 letters)
• •Queens trio behind “It’s Tricky” (6 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.