Goodie Mob with JUVENILE, Too $hort, and more

New Orleans rapper Juvenile rose to fame with the Hot Boys and his 2004 hit "Slow Motion." Known for Southern hip-hop and bounce, he's collaborated with Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh. His platinum albums include *400 Degreez* and *Tha G-Code*. He started UTP Records and his 2006 album *Reality Check* addressed Hurricane Katrina.

Too $hort, born Todd Shaw in L.A., is a pioneering West Coast rapper known for explicit lyrics and sparse instrumentals. He released his breakthrough album, "Born to Mack," in 1988, earning gold certification. Collaborating with legends like 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z, Too $hort's hits include "The Ghetto" and "Blow the Whistle." He's achieved multiple platinum albums and continues influencing hip-hop with projects like his 2020 collaboration with E-40.

DJ Quik, born David Marvin Blake in Compton, is a revered rap figure known for his funk-inspired beats. His debut, *Quik Is the Name* (1991), went platinum with hits like "Tonite." He worked with AMG, Tony! Toni! Toné!, and produced for Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z. His albums like *Way 2 Fonky* and *Safe & Sound* are gold-certified. He also formed Mad Science label and collaborated with Kurupt, releasing *BlaQKout* in 2009.

Project Pat, born in Memphis, is a standout hardcore rapper known for Dirty South anthems. Affiliated with Three 6 Mafia, he gained fame with "Chickenhead" in 2001. Collaborations include Juicy J, DJ Paul, and La' Chat. Despite legal troubles, he released albums like "Mista Don't Play" and "Crook by da Book," and worked with artists like Rick Ross and Young Dolph.

Southern rap pioneers 8Ball & MJG from Memphis gained fame with hits like "Space Age Pimpin'" and albums such as Comin' Out Hard. Renowned for their influential Southern style, they moved from Suave House Records to major labels like Bad Boy, collaborating with Swizz Beatz and DJ Quik. Known for their resilience, they left Bad Boy for Grand Hustle in 2010.