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.
Atlanta rapper Jeezy is a pioneer of the Southern trap sound. He became a top-performing commercial rapper following his 2005 major-label debut, Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. Known for his gruff voice and powerful raps, he released albums including Church in These Streets and TM104: The Legend of the Snowman.
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.
Baton Rouge rapper Webbie signed to Trill Entertainment as a teen, releasing collaborative albums with Lil Boosie before dropping his solo debut Savage Life in 2005. Known for hits like Gimme Dat and Bad Bitch, he built a successful career with his street-smart style.
Atlanta party rap duo Ying Yang Twins broke through nationally with their 2003 collaboration with Lil Jon, the hit single Salt Shaker. Signed to TVT, they released Me & My Brother and USA, featuring hits like Wait (The Whisper Song), and appeared on Britney Spears' In the Zone.
Grammy-nominated Atlanta artist Yung Joc is known for hits like It’s Goin’ Down and I Know You See It. His platinum and gold albums include New Joc City and Hustlenomics. He also launched Swagg Team Entertainment, joined Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, and works as a radio host.
Houston rapper Lil' Keke is an early protégé of DJ Screw and a founding member of the Screwed Up Click. Best known for his 1997 debut Don't Mess wit Texas and the anthem Southside, he has maintained a prolific career spanning decades. In 2016, he received recognition from President Obama for Houston community service.
Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz, formerly Lil' Boosie, is known for his raw Southern style. Rising from underground circles, he released major-label charting hits like Wipe Me Down and the Top Ten albums Superbad and Touchdown 2 Cause Hell.
Torrence Hatch Jr., known as Boosie Badazz (formerly Lil' Boosie), hails from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A prominent Southern hip hop artist, he is celebrated for his raw, authentic lyrics and storytelling about life in the South. Popular songs include "Wipe Me Down" and "Set It Off." He received honorary doctorates in Music Composition and Management.