The LOX with JUVENILE, State Property, 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.

The LOX, born in Yonkers, NY, are an iconic rap group known for hard-hitting East Coast hip-hop. Formed by Styles P, Jadakiss, and Sheek Louch, they rose to fame with "Money, Power & Respect" and collaborations with Bad Boy and Ruff Ryders. Each member had solo success, all reaching the Billboard Top Ten. They reunited for "Filthy America" and "Living Off Xperience," under their D-Block label, working with artists like DMX, Timbaland, and Mariah Carey.

Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel rose with Jay-Z's Roc-a-Fella, led State Property group, known for "Roc the Mic" with Freeway, acting, and key collaborations in early 2000s hip-hop.

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.