Miami’s vibes, culture, and beauty have helped the young city be known worldwide; but nothing has put Miami more on the map than its hometown artists. It is no doubt that Miami’s rap and hip-hop artists have created cultural movements, has made it to the top charts, and has made Miami one of the hot spots for people to slide through. Miami is home to many hip-hop artists who have shaped the music culture and Miami itself and has depicted the Miami lifestyle in authentic ways. Here are Miami originals who surpassed the one hit wonders and are proud to rep the 305!
Trina
Ladies first! Or should I say “Da Baddest Bitch.” Trina’s musical career launched in 1998 and has been called the most consistent female rapper of all time by XXL Magazine. Her hustle isn’t the only move that has helped the female rapper become who she is today; Trick Daddy helped launch Trina’s success through his song “Nann Nigga”, landing her a record deal with Slip-n-Slide Records. Trina has released six studio albums, which have placed her on Billboard Top Charts and is also said to be one of the few female rappers who changed hip-hop.
Trick Daddy
The Liberty City born producer and rapper is the self-proclaimed “Mayor of the 305” and represents the Miami thug lifestyle through his beats and explicit rap. The rapper who has never been ashamed of where he’s from and is one the few artists who reps Miami “hard a.f.” The Miami rapper also started his career with Slip-n-Slide records. Trick Daddy is a die-hard Miamian and has collaborated with original Miami artists such as Trina, 2 Live Crew, Pitbull, DJ Khaled, and many others. Trick Daddy continues to rep Miami as he continues to perform in the 305 and around the United States.
Rick Ross
The Boss! The Carol City rapper is known for his Miami luxurious lifestyle lyrics. Rick Ross has his own record label, Maybach Music Group, and his top chart songs “Hustlin,” “The Boss,” and “BMF (Blowin’ Money Fast) has put the Boss on the map along with Miami. The nine-studio album rapper is also a business owner, owning several chicken wing restaurants throughout Miami. Rick Ross is also the first artist who is signed to Diddy’s Ciroc Entertainment management company and has recently released his most recent single “Florida Boy” with T-Pain & Kodak Black.