
Early–Late 1990s | Southern Hip-Hop / Gangsta Rap / Storytelling Rap
Scarface
Before Southern hip-hop became a dominant force, Scarface was already laying the foundation. From his work with the Geto Boys to albums like The Diary, his raw storytelling, introspection, and unmistakable Houston perspective helped redefine what street rap could sound like. More than three decades later, you can still hear pieces of Scarface’s DNA in generations of Southern rappers who followed













