It’s hard to believe that MemphisRap.com has been online for 25 years – 26 if you count the year it spent in beta testing. On April 1, 2001, MemphisRap.com officially launched after debuting as a beta in 2000, and a quarter century later, the site stands as one of the longest-running resources dedicated to Memphis […]

Marathon, the new extraction shooter game from Bungie – best known for creating the blockbuster Halo and Destiny franchises – is set to launch this Thursday, March 5, 2026. The competition is already heating up before the game has officially launched. Marathon currently sits at #3 on Steam’s Top Sellers chart, a remarkable achievement given […]

A number of people got to play Battlefield 6 as early beta testers, and from their reports — it’s really good. And apparently we think so too, because it hit #1 on Steam’s best-selling games chart for the week of September 30 – October 7, 2025. What Does #1 Mean? Basically, more people are buying […]

Memphis Rap website is celebrating 24 years since its official launch—25 if you count the beta year—continuing its dedication to covering the music, culture, and history that shaped it all—and then some. While things have been quieter lately, rest assured that we’re still here and working behind the scenes on exciting new ventures. New things […]

In case you missed it, Memphis’ own DJ Paul, a founding member of Three 6 Mafia, dropped a brand-new music video for the iconic 1995 track “Break Da Law.” Originally featured on the group’s debut album Mystic Stylez, the song is a hardcore classic that helped define the sound of Southern hip hop in the […]

Rapper Finesse2Tymes teams up with fellow Memphis rap artist OG Boo Dirty for their single and music video, “Real Recognize Real.” This collaboration brings together two well-known voices from the Memphis rap scene, delivering raw verses that emphasize loyalty, respect, and authenticity. The song delves into the importance of staying true, steering clear of internet […]

Memphis’ very own rap/hip-hop star, GloRilla, has officially released her long-awaited debut studio album, Glorious. Released on October 11, 2024, through Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group (CMG) and Interscope Records, this project marks a major milestone in her burgeoning career. GloRilla, whose real name is Gloria Woods, first captured widespread attention with her 2022 viral […]

Memphis rapper Project Pat, born Patrick Houston, is going viral after a photo surfaced showing him preaching across various social media platforms. What many may not know is that Project Pat has been actively spreading the message of God for several years. While many fans are familiar with Project Pat’s gritty lyrics and impactful presence […]

The City of Memphis has paid a lasting tribute to two of its most influential hip-hop artists, 8Ball & MJG, by renaming a prominent intersection in their honor. Over the weekend, the legendary rap duo was celebrated at a street renaming ceremony attended by Memphis Mayor Paul Young, Police Chief CJ Davis, and members of […]

Memphis female rapper Jucee Froot, born Terrica Alexander, was released from the DeSoto County Jail in Mississippi on Thursday, September 26. The 30-year-old artist had been in custody since August 27, 2024, on charges of possession of Psilocin and contempt of court. The rapper’s release was shared on social media, where a video captured her […]