Southern Rap

Rap's newest talent base is in the south. In recent years there have been numerous artiest who have emerged from southern states, including multi-platinum artist TLC. Most artists refer to their region as the 'Dirty South,' a term made famous by the Atlanta rap group Goodie Mob. Southern rappers don't hide their southern accents, instead they make it an image of themselves. Their music also deals with social issues, luxury items and old southern traditions perhaps unknown to the rest of the country. This southern explosion includes Master P, Juvenile, OutKasts, Goodie Mob, Timberland and Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliot.