Question 1

True or false: Betty Wright's first public performance was at age 2, singing in church.

Accepted Answer

True. She sang in church at age 2 and formed a gospel group with her sisters, the Echoes of Joy, at age 6.

Question 2

True or false: Betty Wright won her first Grammy for the hit 'Clean Up Woman' in 1972.

Accepted Answer

True. She won Best R&B Song for 'Clean Up Woman' at the 14th Grammy Awards, making her one of the youngest winners at age 18.

Question 3

True or false: Betty Wright was a background vocalist on Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' album.

Accepted Answer

False. She did not sing on 'Thriller'. However, she worked with artists like Stevie Wonder and Peter Tosh.

Question 4

True or false: Betty Wright's song 'Tonight Is the Night' was banned from radio for its explicit lyrics.

Accepted Answer

False. It was banned in some markets for its suggestive content about a virgin's first time, but not universally.

Question 5

True or false: Betty Wright was a cousin of R&B singer Chaka Khan.

Accepted Answer

False. They were not related. Both were powerhouse vocalists from the 1970s, leading to this common misconception.

Question 6

True or false: Betty Wright earned a degree in music business from the University of Miami.

Accepted Answer

False. She left school early to pursue music. She was self-taught in business and did not earn a college degree.

Question 7

True or false: Betty Wright was the first female artist to have her own self-owned record label.

Accepted Answer

True. She founded Ms. B Records in the 1980s, becoming a pioneering female artist-label owner in the industry.

Question 8

True or false: Betty Wright discovered and mentored rapper Rick Ross early in his career.

Accepted Answer

True. She signed Rick Ross to her label and co-wrote/produced his early hits, including 'Hustlin'. She was his mentor.

Betty Wright Trivia Questions