Nipsey Hussle -- Jeopardy Name Drop Was Cool ... Trebek Gets a Hood Pass

Rapper Nipsey Hussle says his name being dropped on "Jeopardy" was awesome ... and it may have earned Alex Trebek a hood pass.

For everyone under the age of 55 ... Trebek rattled off rap names for a category this week -- and it was hilarious ... especially "Boogaloo B."

Check out the video ... hood pass aside, the rapper is pretty clear on Trebek's chances of survival on the streets.

What is ... slim to none?