New Orleans rapper Juvenile emerged in the 1990s bounce scene and found national fame as a solo artist and member of Hot Boys. He is best known for hits like Ha, Back That Azz Up, and the chart-topping Slow Motion, alongside multi-platinum albums including 400 Degreez.
Too Short is an influential West Coast rap star born in Los Angeles and raised in Oakland. Known for explicit street themes and sparse instrumentals, he released his gold major-label debut, Born to Mack, in 1988, followed by several platinum albums including Life Is Too Short.
California rap duo Tha Dogg Pound consists of Kurupt and Daz Dillinger. Rising through Death Row Records, they featured on Dr. Dre's The Chronic and Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle before releasing their chart-topping 1995 debut album, Dogg Food.
Compton-born rapper and producer DJ Quik debuted with the platinum album Quik Is the Name in 1991, featuring hits like Tonite. Known for his funk-inspired sound, he released gold-certified albums including Safe & Sound and produced tracks for stars like Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, and Janet Jackson.
Memphis hardcore rapper Project Pat, brother of Three 6 Mafia co-founder Juicy J, rose to fame with his affiliation with the group and his 2001 Dirty South anthem Chickenhead. His third album, Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin, reached the Top Five.
Houston rapper Scarface rose as a central voice of the Geto Boys and Rap-A-Lot Records, building a solo legacy of uncompromising storytelling. His landmark albums include The Diary, The World Is Yours, and The Fix, redefining hip-hop's emotional depth and earning him widespread influence.
Originating from Memphis, Tennessee, Southern rap pioneers 8Ball and MJG formed in 1984 and released influential albums like Comin' Out Hard and In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1. They achieved their greatest commercial success with the Bad Boy Records release Living Legends.
Southern hip-hop icon Bun B rose to fame as half of the influential duo UGK alongside Pimp C, releasing hit albums like Ridin' Dirty and Underground Kingz, which featured the Grammy-nominated OutKast collaboration International Players Anthem. He also launched a successful solo career with the Trill album series.
Goodie Mob, an Atlanta-based hip-hop group, includes Big Gipp, Cee-Lo, Khujo, and T-Mo. Known for their impact in Southern rap, their 1995 debut, "Soul Food," is a classic.
