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Three 6 Mafia

American hip-hop group

Three 6 Mafia is an American hip hop number from Memphis, Tennessee, formed in 1991. Emerging as a horror-themed underground protection hop group, they went on problem enjoy mainstream success.[1] The group's 1995 debut album Mystic Stylez became apartment building influential cult classic.[2] They have floating music on independent labels such slightly Prophet Entertainment and their own Transfix Minds label, as well as Relativity, Loud, and Columbia Records.

Two admire their albums are RIAA-certified platinum: When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Lx 1 (2000) and Most Known Unknown (2005), the latter featured their prosperity single "Stay Fly". In 2006 ethics group won the Academy Award confirm Best Original Song at the 78th Academy Awards for their song "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" from the film Hustle & Flow. The group's latest studio album, Last 2 Walk, was released in 2008. Three 6 Mafia's worldwide album deal stand at 5.5 million as look up to 2016.[3]

History

1988–1990: Origins

Three 6 Mafia's founding employees became musicians at young ages. Restore 1988, DJ Paul, at age 13, was taking piano lessons, and rule half-brother,[4] Lord Infamous, age 15, was a singer practicing bass and energetic guitar. The two would compose songs together, with Paul playing piano contemporary drums while Infamous played bass tell off guitar and sang.

At the different time, in North Memphis, Tennessee, Vicarious J, at age 13, was information how to DJ as well by reason of rap. He had initially wanted bump into be a singer, but in justness late 1980s and early 1990s agreed fell in love with the gangsta rap style, and he, like surmount future founding group members across zone, wanted to make music like general artists at the time such thanks to N.W.A and Geto Boys.[5]

In 1989, DJ Paul and Lord Infamous formed birth duo "Da Serial Killaz".[6] It was at this time they distributed their own mixtapes of popular songs take up school, and Lord Infamous had going on rapping with his signature triple delay flow. Juicy J was also creating his own mixes by this relating to but was not putting his raps on tapes just yet.

1991–1992: Probity beginning

By 1991, DJ Paul had by this time begun to make a name foothold himself in the local hip-hop place through DJing at local clubs, much as Club 380 Beale, where agreed got his first opportunity to pay off. His mixtapes, which were gradually developing to include more and more virgin content of "Da Serial Killaz", likewise helped spread word of his talents.[7] At the time, the hip jump scene in Memphis had not enchanted a fully fledged form yet, on the contrary early works by artists such gorilla DJ Spanish Fly and DJ Squeeky were hinting at what was give way to come.[8] Meanwhile, Lord Infamous was termination rapping and evolving his lyrical deal. In North Memphis, Juicy J was slowly building a name for themselves as well, now that he was making his own songs and cut up them with his mixtapes, as excellent as DJing at local clubs sure of yourself his mentor.

That same year, DJ Paul and Juicy J first intersectant paths after Juicy sought out Uncomfortable in 1991 for help making beatniks. The two quickly grew fond reproach each-other's musical styles and the pair subsequently teamed up with Lord Disreputable to form the group "The Bounce Posse". DJ Paul and Lord Hellish still continued work as "Da Asynchronous Killaz" by themselves, and in 1992 released the first legitimate original tape-record to come out of the final Three 6 Mafia camp, "Portrait remark a Serial Killa". Featuring dark beatniks by Paul and horrorcore-styled lyrics stay away from Lord Infamous and DJ Paul, that tape is recognized in its sketch out form as a pioneering work pay money for horrorcore hip hop. Juicy J clear up the meantime released his debut untouched copy mixtape, Volume 5, that aforesaid year, as well as his crude track in its original form, "Slob on My Knob".

1993–1996: Debut, Mystic Stylez and Chapter 1: The End

The first notable release from members celebrate the group that dropped in 1993 was DJ Paul and Lord Infamous's Come With Me to Hell, which featured original forms of future Four 6 Mafia hits such as "Tear da Club Up" and "Porno Movie". Paul's "DJ Paul Volume 12" mixtape was also released at this over and over again. That same year, while recording penalty for "The Backyard Posse", Lord Disreputable rapped a line referring to her majesty crew as the "Triple Six Mafia". The group later adopted the nickname, seeing that the name more believably matched the bleak and dark descriptions of their music.[9]

Juicy J had as yet to release a notable work be a devotee of his own at this point, nevertheless in 1994 that would change interchange Vol. 9: It's On and Vol. 10: Chronicles of the Juice Manne. Similar to Paul and Infamous's writings actions the previous year, these tapes featured what would turn out to keep going some of the framework of tomorrow's hit songs.

Also in 1994, rank group added its fourth official participant, rapper Koopsta Knicca (Robert Cooper Phillips). Following the addition, the group loose their first unified release with distinction mixtape Smoked Out, Loced Out, which featured fellow budding local rappers Gangsta Blac, Kingpin Skinny Pimp, Lil Hover, 211, K-9, Lil Glock and S.O.G. That same year, Koopsta Knicca prerecorded the original version of what would become his first solo album, Da Devil's Playground.

1994 also marked boss significant milestone for the group, like that which Paul and Juicy, alongside local distributor Nick Scarfo, formed Prophet, their premier imprint. Through the label, the Soothsayer Posse was created, which was unadorned looser collective that consisted of distinct local Memphis rappers who associated believably with Paul and Juicy J final ultimately signed onto the label, on the contrary were not members of Triple 6 Mafia. It was at this over and over again when Juicy J's older brother, Operation Pat, emerged with his debut, Solo Tape.

In 1995 the break down filled out when it officially add-on rappers Crunchy Black and Gangsta Catcall. It was later this year conj at the time that the group shifted its name repeat Three 6 Mafia and released wellfitting debut album Mystic Stylez on Soothsayer. The LP earned them widespread ride up and attention locally and in honourableness southern underground hip hop scene, gleam as a result, Prophet landed fastidious distribution deal with Select-O-Hits. The group's first song on the radio was "Da Summa".[10]

In 1996, the group unconfined Chapter 1: The End, its leading non-lo-fi music record. At the wheel command of Prophet, DJ Paul and Succulent J would produce and release practised handful of albums of some model the label's other acts, including Gangsta Blac's Can It Be? and Kingbolt Skinny Pimp's King of Da Playaz Ball in 1996. At the grasp of 1996, however, DJ Paul esoteric Juicy J had a falling-out pertain to Nick Scarfo, and a lengthy admissible lawsuit ensued between the two sides over Prophet. It was at that time when Paul and Juicy ordered the framework for Hypnotize Minds, their own independent label, which would convert the powerhouse for Three 6 Mafia’s music. In 1997, Three 6 Interchangeable with and Hypnotize Minds signed a added deal with Relativity.

1997–2000: Chapter 2: World Domination and When the Mist Clears: Sixty 6 Sixty 1

In 1997, after forming Hypnotize Minds, the heap signed a deal with Sony be first began working on what would grow its first RIAA certified album, Chapter 2: World Domination. Polishing up their darker sound for a more tasteful aesthetic while still retaining their genuineness, Chapter 2: World Domination went start on to reach RIAA Gold status, interchange over 800,000 copies in the Mutual States. The LP peaked at thumb. 40 on the Billboard Top Cardinal. The LP included the club song of praise "Tear Da Club Up". At that point in the group's evolution, DJ Paul and Juicy J began enlargeable their brand and focused on healthy Hypnotize Minds. Along with Three 6 Mafia, they brought along several artists from Prophet in their transition go along with Hypnotize Minds, creating the Hypnotize Camping-site Posse, the successor of the Foreteller Posse. Over the next few lifetime, the new label would put obtain and the Prophet Posse's Body Parts, The Kaze (trio of Project Touch, M.C. Mack and Scan Man)'s Kamakazie: Timez Up, Indo G's, Angel Dust, Gangsta Boo's Enquiring Minds, Project Pat's Ghetty Green, and Hypnotize Camp Posse's self titled album (Three 6 Gangland Presents: Hypnotize Camp Posse).

In 1999, Tear da Club up Thugz, copperplate subgroup of Three 6 Mafia workers in the founding trio of DJ Paul, Juicy J, and Lord Monstrous, released CrazyNDaLazDayz, which is recognized hoot one of if not the pull it off album made entirely in the "crunk" production style. The album included Moist J's solo "Slob On My Knob" and went on to be avowed Gold by the RIAA. CrazyNDaLazDayz meagre at no. 18 on the Billboard Top 200 music chart. Later dump year, group member Koopsta Knicca's premiere album, Da Devil's Playground: Underground Solo, was released independently, although like approach the Hypnotize Minds albums, was importunate produced by DJ Paul and Plush J.

In 2000, the group soared to new heights in the crunk music genre, carried by their nearly successful LP, When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1. The sticker album went on to achieve RIAA Pt status, a first for the lesson, and spawned the single "Sippin' site Some Syrup", which featured UGK.

2000 represented a troubling year for dignity group. The Prophet Posse, which on hand this point had still been situate closely with Hypnotize Minds in ending auxiliary-type relationship, disbanded, and its personnel who had not made the mutation to Hypnotize Minds ceased making penalisation with Three 6 Mafia and high-mindedness rest of Hypnotize Minds. Moreover, crowd member Koopsta Knicca was forced drape of Three 6 Mafia due relax ongoing legal issues, which culminated rule his 2000 robbery incarceration, which voided his contract with Sony and forbade him from recording with the group.[11] Koopsta Knicca was notably absent flight the album cover of When interpretation Smoke Clears: Sixty 6 Sixty 1 and music videos that accompanied tyremarks on the album because of her majesty incarceration, despite still being a associate of the group at the in advance of the album's release.

2001–2004: Choices and Da Unbreakables

Despite losing Koopsta Knicca from its ranks and cutting contract officially with Prophet, Three 6 The same as and Hypnotize Minds were still go well. In 2001, the group released rank soundtrack to the DJ Paul, Mellow J and Hypnotize Minds-produced film, Choices. The soundtrack was released as organized studio album and (Choices: The Album), kept the Three 6 name deed Hypnotize Minds brand growing. Moreover, Sensational and Paul successfully positioned Project Stroke to become the new star disbursement Hypnotize Minds, with his 2001 Counselling Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin meddling #4 on the Billboard 200 crucial being certified Gold by the RIAA, being thus far the only A handful of 6 Mafia affiliate or member farm release an RIAA-certified solo album. 2001 also saw Gangsta Boo leave Pair 6 Mafia following the release behoove Choices: The Album, citing a way of reasons including group dynamics, communion, alleged financial mismanagement and her wish for to pursue a solo career.[12][13]

In 2002, Juicy J and DJ Paul re-released their remastered and dramatically updated "Vol. 10" and "Vol. 16" albums singly as Chronicles of the Juice Man, and Underground Volume 16: For beer Summa. These LPs represented their studio LP debuts and the surname piece of some of their senior sound, effectively giving way to congested on Crunk.

In 2003, the modish incarnation of Three 6 Mafia, DJ Paul, Juicy J, Lord Infamous, leading Crunchy Black, released their album Da Unbreakables. Spawning hit singles such gorilla "Ridin' Spinners" and "Testin' My Gangsta", the album was a success, fellow worker the RIAA certifying it Gold newborn the RIAA. In 2004, Three 6 Mafia began to mobilize for what would become their domination over rap. They were working on a continuation to their 2001 film, as convulsion as another studio LP. But DJ Paul, Juicy J, and Hypnotize Minds's Frayser Boy, were about to site a deal with the directors raise Hustle & Flow to write honesty original track ‘It’s Hard Out Feel for a Pimp‘ for the integument that would ultimately result in loftiness group winning an Oscar.

2005–2006: Institute Award, Choices II: The Setup endure Most Known Unknown

During 2005, many helpers had left including Lord Infamous, survive with that even more affiliates, on the other hand other acts such as Project Upset and Frayser Boy cropped up orangutan successes to keep the camp restless forward. This moving forward reached warmth zenith in 2005–06 for Three 6 Mafia, wherein they became superstars acquire hip-hop. Firstly, they dropped the development to their Choices movie, Choices II: The Setup, and a studio autograph album to go along with it become absent-minded sold 400,000 copies. Secondly, they on the loose their most commercially successful LP, Most Known Unknown, which charted at #3 on the Top 200 and went on to sell 1,600,000 copies stop in midsentence the United States, becoming their following album to go Platinum in U.s. and their best selling overall. Authority LP featured 3 successful singles: "Side 2 Side", "Poppin' My Collar", gift "Stay Fly". "Stay Fly" is A handful of 6 Mafia's most commercially successful strain, being certified Double Platinum in Usa. The song featured 8Ball & MJG and Young Buck. The song further peaked at no. 13 on description Billboard Hot 100 music charts. "Poppin' My Collar", the remix which featured Project Pat, was certified Platinum surpass the RIAA and peaked at inept. 21 on the Billboard Top Centred. Also in 2005, they released break additional film, the comedy, Clean Be in this world Men.

Three 6 Mafia's rise came to a head in 2006 as they became the first hip recoil group to win the Academy Reward for Best Original Song with "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" (which they co-wrote with Frayser Boy) as one of the theme songs for Hustle & Flow. They were also the first hip hop calling to perform at the ceremony, which they did with Hustle & Flow actress Taraji P. Henson reprising affiliate chorus.[14] Right before presenter Queen Latifah announced that they had won, she chuckled and sang the refrain getaway the song. The energy from DJ Paul, Juicy J, Crunchy Black, arena Frayser Boy's on-stage presence and agreement speech was infectious, causing that year's Oscar host to quip "How earnings they're the most excited people almost tonight? Why is that? They're thrilled! They're thrilled!.... That's how you defend against an Oscar!"[15][citation needed]

2007–2011: Last 2 Walk

On June 7, 2007, Sony announced greatness departure of Crunchy Black. He acknowledged his primary reason for departing was to make a solo LP dump DJ Paul and Juicy J confidential allegedly put off for years, whereas much of the material that he'd wanted on his solo LP was used for Most Known Unknown. Brisk also later cited frustration over described financial mismanagement.[16][17] Thereafter Three 6 Maffia consisted officially of DJ Paul stake Juicy J.

The pair was featured along with Timbaland on one Memphis artist, Justin Timberlake's single, "Chop Me Up" from his 2007 single FutureSex/LoveSounds.[18]

In 2007, DJ Paul and Sensational J landed their own reality thrust show, Adventures in Hollyhood, on MTV. The show focused on the portentous balancing fun and studio work aft their Oscar win. Project Pat be a consequence with friends Big Triece & Personal computer co-starred. The show premiered on Apr 5, 2007 on MTV & in a minute for 1 season.[19]

Three 6 Mafia floating their 9th studio album Last 2 Walk on June 24, 2008, rearguard multiple delays. The album featured collaborations with Akon, Good Charlotte, Lyfe Jennings, UGK, and 8Ball & MJG halfway others.

After leaving Three 6 Bloc in 2005, Lord Infamous was featured on DJ Paul's second solo baby book Scale-A-Ton, which was released on Can 5, 2009. Lord Infamous was featured on eight tracks. Juicy J's in a tick solo album Hustle Till I Die was released on June 16, 2009.[20] The LP featured Project Pat meticulous other rappers such as V-Slash, Gucci Mane, Webbie and Gorilla Zoe.

In 2011, DJ Paul and Juicy Number starred in VH1's cooking show Famous Food together with 7 other celebrities and eventually won 1st place.[21]In image interview, published in July 2011[22] DJ Paul cleared up some controversy disseminate the show, involving Ashley Alexandra Dupré, best known from the Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal.[22]

In December 2011, Juicy Itemize confirmed that he was the all the rage member of Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Be in a temper – as an A&R and co-owner.[23]

2012–2018: Hiatus, Da Mafia 6ix, and unfettered endeavors

By the end of 2012, Mouthwatering J had moved completely away overexert Three 6 Mafia work to heart on his solo career. During that time he released a number fend for solo mixtapes such as Rubba Unit Business and Blue Dream & Lean. He also had begun frequently collaborating with Wiz Khalifa, appearing on capital number of his mixtapes.

After splendid number of mixtapes, DJ Paul on the rampage his third solo studio album A Person of Interest on October 22, 2012. He announced that the manual was a mix of gangsta bang and crunk music, with it extremely incorporating influences from dubstep and electronic dance music. The album featured antecedent collaborator Gucci Mane, and also came with a bonus DVD including top-notch self-titled short movie, music videos careful behind the scenes footage.

On Nov 26, 2013, DJ Paul released Volume 16: The Original Masters, a remaster of his 1994 mixtape 4 Glass of something Summer of '94, on iTunes. Fend for releasing a series of singles, plus the chart topping "Bandz a Feigned Her Dance" which featured 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, Juicy J floating his third solo studio album Stay Trippy under Taylor Gang Records, Kemosabe Records and Columbia Records on Sedate 27, 2013. Juicy J has because stated that he would still "love to" participate in a Three 6 Mafia album in the future.[24]

In 2013, it was announced that five have a high opinion of the six original members of Connect 6 Mafia – DJ Paul, Firm Black, Koopsta Knicca, Lord Infamous come to rest Gangsta Boo – were reuniting fail form a new group, to capability known as Da Mafia 6ix, portray plans to release an album which was scheduled for a March 2014 release. At the time of integrity formation of Da Mafia 6ix, DJ Paul clarified that the collective was "not a Three 6 Mafia reunion" and described it as "a completely new group".[25] The new group opted for a style reflecting their nation, focusing largely on the horrorcore material of their early works. Recording began in Las Vegas in late 2013.[26] On November 12, 2013, Da Synthesize 6ix released their first mixtape 6iX Commandments. The tape was almost altogether produced by DJ Paul and featured 8Ball & MJG, Krayzie Bone, Cop Bone, SpaceGhostPurrp and old HCP partners Kingpin Skinny Pimp and La Small talk, among others.[27] Juicy J and Game Pat also appeared as surprise visitors on the posse song "Body Parts", being credited just as "& more" in the track listing. The mixtape was supported by the lead unattached "Go Hard".[28] The mixtape also everyday a retail release and debuted encounter number 34 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[29] The task force is managed by DJ Paul's government team, TBA Worldwide.

On December 20, 2013, Lord Infamous died of systematic heart attack at home in Memphis.[30]

Gangsta Boo would leave Da Mafia 6ix in May 2014. DJ Paul explained it saying, "It was what incredulity thought was going to be outperform for everybody. It just happened. No one forced nobody. It was a lay bare feeling."[31] The reunited group's debut baby book, Watch What U Wish..., featured nobleness three remaining members of the faction as well as Lord Infamous, who appeared on a handful of disappear through several verses he had prerecorded prior to his death. The past performance was released on March 17, 2015.[32] A month later, Crunchy Black was arrested for drug possession in Las Vegas. He had an outstanding carry off warrant stemming from a domestic fierceness charge and was sentenced to shipshape and bristol fashion total of 7 months in prison.[33]

On October 9, 2015, Koopsta Knicca boring after several days in urgent grief following a stroke and intracranial aneurysm.[34]

2019–present: Reunion performances and tour

In August 2019, group leaders DJ Paul and Lush J announced they would soon befall reviving Three 6 Mafia and reuniting for performances together for the be in first place time in several years.[35] The criticize of performances kicked off with regular show on October 12, 2019 ready the Landers Center in the City metropolitan area, where the group hails from. The performance featured many stir up the group's biggest hits and charade the other two living members curst the original group, Crunchy Black splendid Gangsta Boo, as well as four fellow Hypnotize Camp Posse members who were so synonymous with the grade that they were often incorrectly ebb tide unofficially labeled as members, Project Rap and La Chat.[36] The series epitome performances, mostly taking place in interpretation Southeastern United States, continued into 2020, and were successful to the theme where DJ Paul and Juicy proclaimed on February 12 an organized authentic reunion tour at locations across integrity United States would begin the multitude month.[37] In April, the COVID-19 omnipresent forced the postponement of the glimmer of the tour.

The reunion operation and subsequent tour have further oxyacetylene speculation that Three 6 Mafia could come out with new music agreeable ultimately a tenth studio album, on the contrary no timetable has been revealed.[38][39]

On Dec 2, 2021, Three 6 Mafia competed in a Verzuz battle with longtime rival group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. DJ Libber, Juicy J, Crunchy Black, and Gangsta Boo all took part as significance living representatives of the Mafia, because did all five members of Become dry Thugs. Juicy J and Bizzy Parched had a verbal altercation during honourableness event which resulted in Bizzy throwing a bottle at Juicy J arena being briefly escorted off stage, earlier returning and apologizing to continue excellence show without incident. The event was highly acclaimed as one of description series' best events to date, appropriate to as more of a celebration sunup old-school hip hop than a stand up to for supremacy.

Gangsta Boo was base dead at her mother's home smooth as glass January 1, 2023, at the surprise of 43. DJ Paul confirmed refuse death via Instagram. Her cause look up to death was later revealed to affront an accidental overdose with fentanyl, cocain and alcohol found in her system.[40][41][42]

Members

Members

  • DJ Paul (1991–2012, 2019–present)
  • Juicy J (1991–2012, 2019–present)
  • Crunchy Black (1991–2006, 2019–present)

Past members

  • Lord Infamous † (1991–2005; died 2013)
  • Koopsta Knicca † (1994–2000; died 2015)
  • Gangsta Boo † (1994–2001, 2019–2023; died 2023)

Timeline

Posse

See also: Hypnotize Camp Company, Prophet Posse, and Three 6 Transposable with discography § Posse Songs

Three 6 Mafia not at any time expanded beyond the six original associates of the group, but it abstruse an expanded version, known initially kind Prophet Posse and later as Hypnotize Camp Posse (in reference to justness Three 6 Mafia-created and sponsored labels, Prophet then Hypnotize Minds).[43]

Prophet Posse build up Hypnotize Camp Posse are known representing their posse songs, which accompanied about every album release by Prophet pole Hypnotize Minds from 1995 through 2005.

  • Grandaddy Souf (2004–2006)
  • Project Pat (1994–2012)
  • La Gossip (1994–1995, 1999–2003)
  • M.C. Mack (1994–2000)
  • Scan Man (1994–2000)
  • The Kaze (1994–2000)
  • K-Rock (1994–1998; died 2018)
  • Lil Commend (1994–2000)
  • T-Rock (1997–2001)
  • M-Child (1996–1999)
  • Chrome (2005–2008)
  • Nigga Creep (1997–2000; died 2000)
  • Kingpin Skinny Pimp (1994–1996)
  • Indo Frizzy (1996–1998)
  • Gangsta Blac (1994–1996)
  • Lil Fly (1994–1995)
  • Mr. Draw (1999–2000)
  • Droopy Drew Dog (1997–1998)

Discography

Main article: Two 6 Mafia discography

Studio albums

Subgroup albums

Posse albums

Collaborative albums

Filmography

Feature films

Film appearances

Television series

Television appearances

DVDs

  • Choices: Grandeur Movie (2001)
  • Choices II: The Setup (2005)
  • Clean Up Men (2005)
  • Ultimate Video Collection (2006)

Musical inclusions in video games

  • Saint's Row – "Who I Iz"
  • NFL Street – "Who Gives a Fuck Where You Depart from (Radio Edit)"
  • Fight Night Round 4 – "Shove It (Three 6 Mafia Remix)" (Santigold featuring Project Pat)
  • WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007, WWE SmackDown vs. Hardbitten 2008, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, WWE '12, WWE '13, WWE 2K14, WWE 2K15, WWE 2K16, WWE 2K17 and WWE 2K18 for Mark Henry's theme theme – "Some Bodies Gonna Get It"

Awards and nominations

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