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- Outkast. 2,479 votes. Emanating from the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, OutKast revolutionized Southern hip-hop with their unique blend of funk, soul, and futuristic elements.
- André 3000. 2,348 votes. As one-half of the groundbreaking duo Outkast, André 3000, born André Benjamin, consistently pushed boundaries in Southern hip-hop with his eccentric personality, intricate wordplay, and incomparable style.
- Lil Wayne. 2,226 votes. From his humble beginnings with the Hot Boys to becoming the self-proclaimed "Best Rapper Alive," Lil Wayne has consistently raised the bar for Southern rappers.
- J. Cole. 1,754 votes. Fayetteville, North Carolina's J. Cole climbed his way to the top through his heartfelt storytelling and thought-provoking lyrics. Known for his conscious narratives that touch on social issues, personal struggles, and triumphs, Cole's authenticity made him a standout among Southern rappers.
- Lil Wayne. Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana. At the number one spot on our list of the best Southern rappers, we've got Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne's exceptional lyricism and iconic sound have earned him a place in hip-hop's hall of fame.
- Gucci Mane. Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia. A pioneer of trap music, Gucci Mane's influence on Southern rap is immeasurable. His distinctive flow and memorable hits like "Lemonade" have secured his status in the industry.
- Future. Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia. From "Mask Off" to "Life Is Good," Future's unique style and powerful delivery have made him a staple in Southern rap.
- Young Thug. Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia. A pioneer of modern hip-hop, Young Thug's eccentric and versatile style has left a noticeable mark on the genre.
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The most streamed Southern Hip Hop artist is Future with 27.95B streams, which includes 15.35B as lead artist and 12.60B from features, followed by Wiz Khalifa (10.34B) and Big Sean (7.85B). A top list of Southern Hip Hop artists in order of streams as lead artist is as follows: Sources: • Spotify • Youtube. From Waka Flocka Flame, Gucci ...
Aug 21, 2017 · 9. Goodie Mob — Soul Food (1995) The group that coined “the Dirty South,” Goodie Mob preside over the history of Southern rap — specifically southwest Atlanta — like the great thinkers ...
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- OutKast No surprise here. Andre 3000 and Big Boi make up one of the most formidable duos in hip-hop history. Though they have found the most commercial success of any Southern hip-hop act, they are also the most sonically and thematically dissimilar on this list; the production style on Aquemini forward was uncharacteristically sophisticated for Southern rap at that time, and their thoughtfulness was uncommon for anywhere -- two key components in their mainstream appeal.
- Geto Boys When it comes to the history of hip-hop in the Dirty South, it begins with Geto Boys and their self-titled, Rick Rubin-produced debut. The group had existed, though with a different cast, since '86, but it wasn't until the turn of the decade -- when it got major distribution and released We Can't Be Stopped -- that the outfit turned heads on a national level.
- DJ Screw Few artists can ever say they created something totally unique completely by themselves, but chopping-and-screwing, as its name suggests, can be attributed entirely to DJ Screw.
- UGK UGK (Underground Kingz) was the first Texas act to capitalize on the buzz that Geto Boys generated with We Can't Be Stopped. And while they saw relatively limited success (three gold records) compared to what later Southern acts would see, UGK, along with 8Ball & MJG, was essential listening for later, best-selling MCs like Ludacris, T.I.
Aug 3, 2020 · "Back That Azz Up," from New Orleans rapper Juvenile's debut album 400 Degreez, is the Pavlovian song of Southern hip-hop. (Crime Mob's "Knuck if You Buck" clocks in at a distant second.)
Aug 3, 2020 · While folks frenzied over Kendrick Lamar's boisterous call-out of hip-hop favorites on Big Sean's 2013 "Control" track, Big K.R.I.T. used the moment to address hip-hop's regional biases with equal ...
