Essential 2010s Memphis rap

The best Memphis Rap albums of the 2010s.

Where to start with 2010–2019 Memphis rap — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

Top of the 2010s — Memphis rap

Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.

Cottonwood

NLE Choppa

Cottonwood

A dynamic blend of trap beats and Memphis rap flows layered with confident lyricism and infectious hooks.

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King Of Memphis

Young Dolph

King Of Memphis

A gritty blend of trap beats and street narratives, embodying the essence of Memphis rap with raw authenticity.

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Rubba Band Business

Juicy J

Rubba Band Business

A pulsating blend of trap beats and gritty Southern rap, showcasing Juicy J's signature bravado and inventive wordplay.

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Stay Trippy

Juicy J

Stay Trippy

A vibrant blend of trap beats and hypnotic melodies, underscored by Juicy J's charismatic delivery and unapologetic lyrics.

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White Friday

Yo Gotti

White Friday

A gritty blend of street narratives and trap beats that reflects the harsh realities of life in Memphis.

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Gotti Made-It

Yo Gotti

Gotti Made-It

A gritty exploration of street life, blending hard-hitting beats with introspective narratives and Southern charm.

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2 Heartless

Moneybagg Yo

2 Heartless

A gritty exploration of street life, blending hard-hitting beats with introspective lyrics that reveal vulnerability beneath bravado.

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Reset

Moneybagg Yo

Reset

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Dum and Dummer – Unrated

Young Dolph

Dum and Dummer – Unrated

A vibrant blend of gritty street narratives and catchy hooks that encapsulate the essence of contemporary Southern hip-hop.

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Year Round

Lil Wyte

Year Round

A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and hardcore rap that channels street narratives through raw, unfiltered lyricism.

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B.A.R.

Lil Wyte

B.A.R.

Raw Southern grit collides with unfiltered narratives, delivering a stark portrayal of life on the streets through hard-hitting beats.

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