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.
New Orleans hip-hop artist Juvenile rose to fame as a solo artist and member of Hot Boys, known for his deep rasp and hits like Ha, Back That Azz Up, and the number one smash Slow Motion. He broke through with the quadruple platinum 1998 album 400 Degreez.
Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz, formerly known as Lil' Boosie, is known for his raw Southern style. Rising from the underground, he achieved mainstream success with charting albums like Superbad: The Return of Boosie Bad Azz and Touch Down 2 Cause Hell, alongside hit singles including Wipe Me Down and Nasty, Nasty.
Atlanta party rap duo Ying Yang Twins broke through with the hits Whistle While You Twurk and Salt Shaker, their 2003 collaboration with Lil Jon. Signed to TVT, they released albums including Me & My Brother and USA, and appeared on Britney Spears' album In the Zone.
Oscar-winning Three 6 Mafia founders DJ Paul and Juicy J birthed a hugely influential hip-hop sound spanning over two decades. Juicy J earned a Grammy nomination for Katy Perry's Dark Horse and numerous gold and platinum singles. DJ Paul produced for Drake and Jay-Z's Scorpion album and found success in the Phonk scene.
American rapper Waka Flocka Flame, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is the CEO of Brick Squad Monopoly. An early trap music influencer, he released over 30 mixtapes and chart-topping singles including O Let's Do It, Hard in Da Paint, and No Hands featuring Roscoe Dash and Wale.
New Orleans rapper Silkk the Shocker, born Vyshonn King Miller, rose with No Limit Records, co-founded by his brother Master P. Known for his gangsta rap style and unique flow, he earned platinum albums "Charge It 2 da Game" and "Made Man." Popular tracks include "It Ain't My Fault" and "Somebody Like Me," featuring collaborations with Mya and Mystikal. He has sold over 7 million records.
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.
