Lil Tjay Plays Hip-Hop Trivia in XXL’s Rhyme and Risk
Bronx rapper Lil Tjay recently tested his hip-hop expertise on XXL’s Rhyme and Risk, a trivia competition where participants answer questions to earn points while facing physical challenges for incorrect responses. The 25-year-old artist, who described himself as a competitive person, navigated a series of industry-related queries before ultimately facing off against the game’s scoring system, which requires 15 correct answers or 1,500 points to secure a win.
How the Competition Works
The game mechanics involve spinning a wheel to determine point values, followed by selecting trivia cards to answer. If a player answers incorrectly, they must draw a challenge from a hat. The rules dictate that seven incorrect answers result in an immediate game over. Throughout the session, Lil Tjay encountered various obstacles, including a mystery jelly bean that he described as having a flavor that “went crazy.”
During the trivia session, Lil Tjay was required to call a friend and deliver a specific message after failing to identify the city famous for the chopped and screwed sound. The result left his contact baffled by the sudden, polite interaction.
Lil Tjay’s Performance and Knowledge
Despite an early setback regarding the origins of the chopped and screwed sound, Lil Tjay demonstrated significant knowledge in other areas of hip-hop. He successfully answered questions regarding Ice Spice’s borough of origin, the color of the light on the cover of Future’s Mixtape Pluto, and the identity of the rapper who set the Guinness World Record for the most words in a single hit. He also correctly identified the 2017 album of his own role model.
Samantha Carter notes that public trivia appearances by high-profile artists serve as a litmus test for their engagement with the broader hip-hop canon. For an artist like Lil Tjay, these performances allow fans to see the person behind the music, balancing his established persona with the vulnerability of being tested on industry history. The stakes are primarily reputational, as fans often view these segments as a measure of an artist’s respect for the culture.
What Happens Next
Viewers can determine the final outcome of the challenge by watching the full video segment of the competition. While the source confirms Lil Tjay faced both successes and failures, whether he ultimately secured the trophy or reached the 1,500-point threshold remains dependent on his performance in the final rounds of the game. Future segments of the series could potentially feature other artists from the industry, following the established format of the Rhyme and Risk competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the rules for winning the game?
To win, a player must answer 15 questions correctly or accumulate 1,500 points. The game ends if the player provides seven incorrect answers.
What happens when a player answers a question incorrectly?
If a player answers incorrectly, they are required to pick a challenge from a hat and complete it.
What specific topics did Lil Tjay answer correctly?
Lil Tjay successfully identified Ice Spice’s home borough, the color of the light on Future’s Mixtape Pluto cover, the record-holder for the most words in a hit song, and his role model’s 2017 album.
Do you believe competitive trivia games accurately reflect an artist’s genuine knowledge of hip-hop history?