Lil Wayne and Big Tymers

Born in New Orleans, Lil Wayne is known for his inventive style and prolific output in Southern hip-hop. Starting at 12 with Hot Boys, he achieved solo success with "Tha Block Is Hot." His album "Tha Carter III" won three Grammys, featuring hits like "Lollipop." Collaborating with DJ Khaled, Drake, and others, his works include chart-toppers "I'm the One" and "Sucker for Pain." Despite legal issues, Wayne topped charts with "Tha Carter V," and his mixtape "Tha Fix Before Tha VI" kept him relevant. He's a notable force in hip-hop, claiming the "best rapper alive" title.

Big Tymers, formed in 1997 in New Orleans, features Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Byron "Mannie Fresh" Thomas. Icons in Southern hip-hop, they're known for hits like “Still Fly” and “#1 Stunna.” Their style, merging Mannie Fresh's production and Birdman’s bold persona, has greatly influenced hip-hop culture.