Legacy of Devin the Dude
Artists and genres Devin the Dude directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Scarfaceartist
Dr. Dreartist
De La Soulartist
Slim Thugartist
Gucci Maneartist
Bun BartistBernard James Freeman, known professionally as Bun B is an American rapper. He is best known as one half of the Southern rap duo UGK, which he formed in 1987 alongside Pimp C. Aside from his work with UGK, Bun B has released five solo albums, including 2010's Trill OG, which received the rare 5-mic rating from The Source.
E-40artist
Tech N9neartistAaron Dontez Yates, better known by his stage name Tech N9ne, is an American rapper, songwriter, and singer. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two million albums and his music has been featured in film, television, and interactive media. In 2009, he won the Left Field Woodie Award broadcast on mtvU.
Young JeezyartistJay Wayne Jenkins, known by his stage name Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is credited, alongside fellow Georgia-based rappers T.I. and Gucci Mane, with pioneering the hip hop subgenre trap music for mainstream audiences. Jenkins began his career in 2001, releasing two independent albums until signing with Def Jam Recordings to release his major label debut, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 (2005). The album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200, sold 172,000 copies in its first week, and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); its lead single, "Soul Survivor", peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his highest-charting song.
- 2 Chainzartist
UGKartist
Smoke DZAartistSean Joseph Pompey, better known by his stage name Smoke DZA, is an American rapper and songwriter.
Tha Dogg Poundartist
David BannerartistLavell William Crump, known professionally as David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and activist.
Asher Rothartist
Ces Cruartist