As extreme as they may have been, some rap stars ultimately built careers on the backs of those early tapes. Three 6 Mafia turned their devilish rage to a more focused and nondenominational chant ...

It is thus unsurprising that on the genre's 50th anniversary, Memphis rap is a dominant force as sampled archive and fecund present. After all, few can deny their mother and expect to live forever.

While many of the successful rap and hip-hop figures identified with Memphis have left the city to live in other metropolises — from Atlanta to Miami to Los Angeles — the list of artists who ...

The foundations of Memphis rap and hip-hop culture “A lot of hip-hop artists in Memphis, and just the hip-hop culture in general, is descended from and pays homage to Mississippi Delta roots.

When it comes to raw, unapologetic Hip Hop, Memphis holds a unique place in the genre’s history. Known for its dark beats and ...

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today we revisit a slice of 1990s Memphis rap lore: 15 gloomy ...

It is thus unsurprising that on the genre's 50th anniversary, Memphis rap is a dominant force as sampled archive and fecund present. After all, few can deny their mother and expect to live forever.

"Denzel pulled up to the movie set playing Pooh Sheisty and Moneybagg Yo,” said Rocky, mentioning a pair of Memphis’ young rap stars. “Swear to God. Can't make this up." ...

A rap pioneer and one of the original core of Three 6 Mafia, Mitchell’s steady rise as an ambassador of Memphis hip-hop started with her work on Three 6 Mafia's first full-length studio album ...

Killer Mike promised “a bit more than a show” at the start of his appearance during the RiverBeat Music Festival in Downtown Memphis. The Atlanta rapper delivered on that, offering a mix of ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Saturday marked a day set aside specifically for a pair of Memphis legends. We’re referring to longtime rap duo 8Ball & MJG. City officials and the community celebrated the two ...

Memphis rap sensation GloRilla will launch The GLORIOUS Tour in support of her debut album. The nationwide trek begins March 5 in Oklahoma City, marking her transition from Memphis underground ...