Three 6 Mafia turns $4,500 into $45 million with ‘Mystic Stylez’

Three 6 Mafia turns $4,500 into $45 million with ‘Mystic Stylez’

npr.com | Aug 21, 2023
By Phil Harrell When hip-hop started 50 years ago, it was just a curiosity for the record labels. But by […]
Rap Renaissance Memphis women are at the forefront of a rap revival.

Rap Renaissance Memphis women are at the forefront of a rap revival.

memphisflyer.com | Jul 27, 2023
Kailynn Johnson 4:00 a.m. Jul. 26, 2023 While our favorite “Hot Girl Coach” Megan Thee Stallion coined “Hot Girl Summer” […]
The best Memphis rap albums of 2023 (so far), from Moneybagg Yo to Gloss Up to NLE Choppa

The best Memphis rap albums of 2023 (so far), from Moneybagg Yo to Gloss Up to NLE Choppa

commercialappeal.com | Jul 27, 2023
Bob Mehr Memphis Commercial Appeal In 2023, Memphis hip-hop is continuing what has been a historically significant (and commercially successful) […]

MEMPHIS TO SERVE AS HOST FOR WORLD’S LARGEST MUSIC BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT WITH UK PARLIAMENT & LIVERPOOL SUPPORT

247businessreporter.com | Jul 27, 2023
INTERNATIONAL SONG CONTEST TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AND CONNECT GLOBAL MUSIC COMMUNITY WITH RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, […]
How Memphis rap charted a passage from Delta blues

How Memphis rap charted a passage from Delta blues

npr.org | Jul 24, 2023
July 21, 202311:30 AM ET By Zandria F. Robinson As it celebrates its 50th birthday, we are mapping hip-hop’s story […]
Memphis is backdrop for Drake’s latest music video

Memphis is backdrop for Drake’s latest music video

actionnews5.com | Jul 19, 2023
By Jacob Gallant Published: Jul. 17, 2023 at 2:59 PM CDT|Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 8:34 AM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis […]
A Gospel Revival in Memphis Breathes Fresh Life Into Sacred Sounds

A Gospel Revival in Memphis Breathes Fresh Life Into Sacred Sounds

nytimes.com | May 24, 2023
A half-century ago, Elizabeth King and Elder Jack Ward recorded for D-Vine Spirituals. The label’s masters found a new home, […]
The Rappers Pushing Memphis Hip-Hop Forwards

The Rappers Pushing Memphis Hip-Hop Forwards

vice.com | May 9, 2023
In this episode of 'Scene Reports', we tour the city that gave the world Three 6 Mafia.
Drake adds Memphis date to ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour

Drake adds Memphis date to ‘It’s All A Blur’ Tour

wreg.com | Apr 24, 2023
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Drake will be coming to the FedEx Forum Thursday, June 29. The rapper added a total of […]
Moneybagg Yo Opens A Restaurant In His Hometown Of Memphis

Moneybagg Yo Opens A Restaurant In His Hometown Of Memphis

afrotech.com | Apr 6, 2023
Moneybagg Yo has joined the list of musicians who have ventured into the restaurant industry. On March 31, the rapper held […]