And it also inspired the SoundCloud rap movement. It was this kind of DIY attitude that you can trace back to Three 6 Mafia that made that era so potent in saying - you know what? - they did it ...

Similarly, Three 6 Mafia fed off the audience’s energy, even encouraging a mosh pit. “Everybody back up! Let’s form a circle! … It’s Three 6 Mafia we got to turn up tonight!” ...

But arguably two acts loom largest, in terms of reputation and influence, on the whole of Memphis rap: Three 6 Mafia and 8Ball & MJG. Given its many members over the years, and its numerous ...