East Coast vs. West Coast Rap Rivalry

The main focus of the lesson on East Coast vs. West Coast rap rivalry is:

• The historical context and origins of the rivalry

• The impact of the rivalry on modern music

• The key figures and events in the rivalry

• The resolution and current state of the rivalry

Hip-hop originated in:

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Miami

Some of the key figures mentioned in the East Coast rap scene are:

• The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, and Jay-Z

• Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg

• Kanye West, Common, and Lupe Fiasco

• Lil Wayne, Birdman, and Juvenile

Tupac Shakur and Death Row Records played a significant role in which hip-hop scene?

• East Coast

• West Coast

• Southern

• Midwest

Media sensationalism contributed to the escalation of the feud between East Coast and West Coast hip-hop artists by:

• Creating exaggerated stories and rivalries

• Promoting peace and collaboration

• Ignoring the feud entirely

• Focusing only on the music

The significance of the 1994 robbery and shooting of Tupac Shakur in New York is:

• It marked the beginning of the East Coast-West Coast rap rivalry.

• It was a minor incident with no long-term impact.

• It led to Tupac's immediate retirement from music.

• It resulted in a peace treaty between rival gangs.

Discuss the use of diss tracks by artists on both sides of the hip-hop feud and how it escalated the conflict.

• Diss tracks were used to express personal grievances and escalate the feud.

• Diss tracks were used to promote peace and resolve the conflict.

• Diss tracks had no impact on the hip-hop feud.

• Diss tracks were only used by one side of the feud.

What were the long-term effects of the rivalry on hip-hop culture, the music industry, and public perception?

• The rivalry led to increased commercialization and mainstream acceptance of hip-hop.

• The rivalry had no significant impact on hip-hop culture.

• The rivalry caused a decline in the popularity of hip-hop.

• The rivalry resulted in the end of hip-hop as a genre.

Reflect on the consequences of the East Coast vs. West Coast rap feud and the importance of addressing conflict constructively.

• The feud led to increased violence and highlighted the need for peaceful conflict resolution.

• The feud had no significant impact on the music industry.

• The feud was resolved quickly without any lasting effects.

• The feud was purely a media creation with no real consequences.

Briefly summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the origins, key figures, media influence, and tragic consequences of the East Coast vs. West Coast rap rivalry.

• The East Coast vs. West Coast rap rivalry originated in the 1990s, with key figures like Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., heavily influenced by media, leading to tragic consequences including the deaths of both artists.

• The East Coast vs. West Coast rap rivalry was a friendly competition between artists from different coasts, with no significant media influence or tragic outcomes.

• The East Coast vs. West Coast rap rivalry was a minor disagreement that was resolved peacefully, with no involvement from key figures or media.

• The East Coast vs. West Coast rap rivalry was solely a media creation with no real impact on the artists involved.