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Atlanta rapper Jeezy, pioneer of Southern trap, is known for his gruff voice and powerful raps. His debut album, "Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101," elevated his status.

The LOX, born in Yonkers, NY, are an iconic rap group known for hard-hitting East Coast hip-hop. Formed by Styles P, Jadakiss, and Sheek Louch, they rose to fame with "Money, Power & Respect" and collaborations with Bad Boy and Ruff Ryders. Each member had solo success, all reaching the Billboard Top Ten. They reunited for "Filthy America" and "Living Off Xperience," under their D-Block label, working with artists like DMX, Timbaland, and Mariah Carey.

Philadelphia-born rapper Freeway gained prominence in hip-hop with the Roc-A-Fella hit "Philadelphia Freeway" (2003), featuring productions from Just Blaze and Kanye West. Known for his gruff style, he collaborated with Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z, starred in State Property, and released albums like "The Stimulus Package" (2010) and "Think Free" (2018). Notable tracks include "What We Do" and "Flipside."

Philadelphian rapper Beanie Sigel rose to fame with a distinctive delivery and hard-hitting rhymes on his solo debut "The Truth." Collaborating with Jay-Z and others, he solidified his status, releasing albums like "The Reason" and "The B. Coming." Known for legal issues and innovative concepts like State Property clothing, he remained with Roc-a-Fella despite industry shifts.