Scarface with Je'Caryous Johnson, Devin the Dude, and more

Scarface, born Brad Jordan in Houston, pioneered Southern thug rap. Known for gritty, hardcore lyrics, he found fame with Geto Boys and solo hits like "My Block." Collaborated with Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and 2Pac. Despite mainstream challenges, earned acclaim with "The Fix" and won 2001 Source's "Lyricist of the Year." Hesigned Ludacris to Def Jam South, boosting his legacy.

Houston-born rapper Lil' Keke, a founding member of the Screwed Up Click, rose to fame with his 1997 debut "Don't Mess wit Texas" and iconic single "Southside." Known for his dark, street-influenced sounds and collaborations with artists like Slim Thug and Bun B, he signed with Swishahouse in 2005. Celebrated for his prolific output and community service, his influence was recognized by President Obama in 2016.

Houston-born rapper Mike Jones, known for his hit "Who is Mike Jones?", took a break due to label issues but returned strong in 2018 with "Sauce" and over 3M streams.