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Memphis hip hop

Most popular artists in Memphis hip hop

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre memphis hip hop by Spotify. It may contain some errors or some data may not be up to date. You can check the artist profile to update data if necessary.

# Artist Monthly Listeners Followers
1
23,739,486
9,287,248
2
4,448,845
722,820
3
4,035,535
650,689
4
Real Boston Richey
2,701,080
251,654
5
1,308,885
876,427
6
Fredo Bang
1,303,489
863,693
7
MO3
1,294,555
947,177
8
OMB Peezy
1,282,298
837,727
9
YFN Lucci
1,238,140
2,535,280
10
YTB Fatt
1,189,481
173,794
11
Quin Nfn
1,180,855
416,713
12
1,052,324
119,463
13
Sauce Walka
843,736
374,840
14
Icewear Vezzo
816,878
246,497
15
Lil 2z
723,807
327,586
16
Doodie Lo
718,196
90,525
17
Jackboy
696,140
587,358
18
652,441
265,013
19
Yella Beezy
602,503
1,550,185
20
Lil Zay Osama
558,286
394,129
21
Fresco Trey
498,815
127,777
22
Healy
363,148
138,680
23
Gloss Up
348,233
84,661
24
RiskTakerLeek
335,808
39,064
25
Derez De’Shon
283,925
332,038
26
Da Real Gee Money
270,498
282,033
27
Kinfolk Thugs
258,664
4,925
28
Trouble
192,270
131,893
29
Lil Jairmy
174,166
110,962
30
Sosamann
168,371
77,738
31
Grind2hard Osh’a
146,598
99,235
32
Zo Trapalot
134,498
5,585
33
HoneyKomb Brazy
120,748
110,887
34
YSN
102,606
8,093
35
Yung Mal
99,039
157,892
36
Money Mu
91,284
17,200
37
Blacc Zacc
89,486
66,887
38
NoHeart Shad
89,252
9,855
39
FB Boochie
84,625
8,897
40
FMB Longmoney
75,069
25,672
41
GMF Fatboy
74,573
8,224
42
Crucial Conflict
68,435
129,989
43
Ralo
66,839
181,225
44
Hotboy Wes
56,112
53,718
45
BFG Straap
52,855
19,409
46
MurdaGang PB
52,419
25,821
47
Sayless
48,956
2,835
48
Numbaa 7
48,187
17,920
49
Joe Green
41,639
13,653
50
Trapperman Dale
41,633
25,420
51
Nefew
36,064
14,873
52
10 Wanted Men
35,623
7,371
53
GGO Kurt
31,618
8,283
54
DoughBoy D
30,054
2,322
55
TLE Cinco
29,209
59,198
56
Li Heat
28,404
21,120
57
Gloc17
25,869
5,318
58
Jon Waltz
22,979
10,519
59
Boogotti Kasino
22,785
21,271
60
pmg God
22,761
16,014
61
TweakMode
19,552
1,163
62
Gino2x
15,835
7,279
63
Bop TyQuan
15,131
2,314
64
LoLife Blacc
15,021
4,782
65
YTN LIL GREG
11,796
7,889
66
Da Headbussaz
10,068
21,650
67
Chrome Korleone
9,189
4,419
68
BankRoll Tink
9,031
3,618
69
Blackout
7,797
5,250
70
MTG Muney
7,011
2,462
71
Trapionn
5,215
1,088
72
Kaynine
4,663
7,579
73
6ixshotz
4,384
7,797
74
TSlick 4E
4,275
3,524
75
YNR Choppa
3,178
15,484
76
Bedo
2,884
3,246
77
Dark Cappa
1,883
514
78
Lil Jack
1,606
6,176
79
Yung Kee
1,584
803
80
Bank Boy Wayne
1,515
1,170
81
Yp HoodRich
1,470
362
82
Big Mota
1,363
2,532
83
Jay City
1,281
667
84
Young N' Ruthless
1,198
1,329
85
Rico Dinero
1,147
2,768
86
DJ Fire
1,146
918
87
Kami Kaze Inc.
1,122
9,218
88
Jmula$
1,114
2,734
89
KING JC
1,081
369
90
Dosia Demon
1,057
2,289
91
Young Lo - Carlos Warren
1,047
565
92
Mongotti
1,046
872
93
Daz Rinko
1,037
997
94
Terror
1,034
1,517
95
D.J. Sound
1,028
3,025
96
SMK
1,023
1,228
97
SFE BabyScrap
1,007
631
98
Mayz Road Kartel
1,001
1,265
99
DJ Glock
899
558
100
Snubnoze
802
803
101
Nuke Money
782
474
102
Mossberg
678
857
103
Jyule
638
565
104
N.O.D.
538
1,176
105
Psycho and the Chargepartnaz
516
392
106
DJ Squeeky & The Family
492
1,194
107
Skinny Pimp
489
1,694
108
Dreko Presley
451
560
109
Allied Productions
391
224
110
Boss Bytch
319
1,025
111
Lil Gain
305
909
112
Mac E
303
4,538
113
Da Volunteers
274
261
114
Scan Man
263
5,448
115
Baby Los
262
748
116
Yo Millionaire
255
843
117
Tha Club House Click
250
700
118
B-Tite
239
1,418
119
M-Child
231
6,669
120
Teflon Don
200
390
121
Mr. Del
191
2,085
122
Montana Trax
172
329
123
Trigg Bambino
169
705
124
Ijstwnnamkeit
167
133
125
Mac Montese
162
581
126
DJ Sound
157
1,298
127
Crime Mafia Clique
149
555
128
II BlACK
146
171
129
lil maniyak
141
171
130
Lutinent G
139
740
131
Seed of Six
131
5,934
132
Partee
119
835
133
Blakk Rane
114
1,325
134
Shy One
94
611
135
Playa Rob
94
665
136
Lil Karay
92
65
137
Infamous 6
85
278
138
Thugz From Da Southside
79
3,803
139
DJ Fire
76
259
140
Gee Blingo
75
37
141
J Blaque
74
637
142
K Rock
73
94
143
Ski Mask Yama Mane
60
232
144
Black Rain Entertainment
58
975
145
Scrilla Man
45
747
146
Lil Sko
35
1,380
147
Tha Crunkaholics
30
483
148
Infintry
29
728
149
Tha Ridgegrove Maufia
28
634
150
Wyli P
23
7,633
151
Dee Mula
22
273
152
Yung Koke
20
923
153
Propher Posse
17
794
154
Gangsta Black
3
945
155
Yung D
1
14

Some info about memphis hip hop

Memphis hip hop, a distinctive subgenre of rap, emerged in the early 1990s from Memphis, Tennessee, a city with a profound musical heritage spanning blues, gospel, and rock 'n' roll. This genre encapsulates a grittier, darker tone compared to its Southern counterparts like Atlanta or Houston hip hop. Its unique sound, characterized by lo-fi production, heavy use of samples, and repetitive loops, set a foundational base for what would later influence many artists within trap and crunk music.

The birth of Memphis hip hop can be primarily attributed to the local independent record labels and underground tapes circulating in the city’s neighborhoods. These grassroots efforts were quintessential in shaping the genre's raw and unpolished sounds. The pioneering artists of this genre leaned heavily into narratives that spoke about street life, challenges, and survival, mirroring the socio-economic contexts of Memphis' urban landscape.

One of the earliest and most influential figures in this scene is DJ Spanish Fly, often credited as one of the godfathers of Memphis rap. His tapes from the late 1980s are revered for bringing attention to the distinct Memphis sound. Following him, artists such as 8Ball & MJG and Three 6 Mafia brought Memphis hip hop to a broader audience. 8Ball & MJG's debut album "Comin' Out Hard" (1993) and subsequent successes helped to solidify their status as key figures in the Southern hip hop sphere.

However, it was Three 6 Mafia, formed by DJ Paul, Juicy J, and Lord Infamous, that became synonymous with the genre. Their use of eerie beats, dark, crunk sound, and occult-like lyrics in albums like "Mystic Stylez" (1995) have not only defined but also pushed the boundaries of what Memphis hip hop is known for. They gained significant commercial success and credibility, culminating in an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2006, making them the first hip hop group to win in this category.

In terms of influence and popularity, Memphis hip hop saw its national and international audience grow, especially in the early to mid-2000s. The raw intensity and authenticity of the sound resonated with many outside of Memphis, contributing to its spread across the United States and into other countries, particularly influencing scenes in Europe and Asia where experimental urban music found a foothold.

In recent years, contemporary artists like Yo Gotti, Young Dolph, and Moneybagg Yo have continued to evolve the genre. They incorporate modern rap aesthetics and production techniques while maintaining the grit and soul of early Memphis hip hop. In addition, their ability to crossover and collaborate with artists from other music genres has furthered the reach and contemporary relevance of Memphis hip hop.

Memphis hip hop remains an essential page in the broader narrative of hip hop history. Its influence can be seen in the darker tones and themes of trap music and its DIY ethos continues to inspire a new generation of artists across the globe. As it continues to evolve, Memphis hip hop holds a proud position not just as a regional style, but as a significant contributor to the global music culture, cherished by music enthusiasts and historians alike for its originality and steadfast character.