Roots of Migos
The artists and genres Migos came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Fall Out Boyartist
Shy GlizzyartistMarquis Amonte King, better known by his stage name Shy Glizzy, is an American rapper from Southeast, Washington, D.C. He is best known for his guest appearance alongside Brent Faiyaz on GoldLink's 2016 single "Crew", which peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Joe BuddenartistJoseph Anthony Budden II is an American broadcaster and former rapper. He first gained recognition with his 2003 single "Pump It Up", which peaked in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and preceded the release of his eponymous debut studio album (2003). A critical and commercial success, the album peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200, although it was his only major label release for Def Jam Recordings. He released seven more independent albums to continued critical praise. While doing so, he performed as a member of the hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse, who signed with Eminem's Shady Records in 2012; the group released two studio albums. In 2014, he was made fun of in episode nine, "Tombstone," of Loiter Squad's third season, with his beard divorcing him, played by rapper Earl Sweatshirt.
ZaytovenartistXavier Lamar Dotson, known professionally as Zaytoven, is an American Atlanta-based record producer from San Francisco, California. He has released collaborative projects with artists including Gucci Mane, Usher, Future, Young Dolph, Migos, Lecrae, Lil Yachty, Chief Keef, Young Scooter, B.o.B, Boosie Badazz, Waka Flocka Flame, 21 Savage, Deitrick Haddon and La Fève.
Higher Brothersartist
Tommee ProfittartistTommee James Profitt is an American songwriter and record producer.
Lil Uzi Vertartist
Gucci Maneartist
Jeezyartist
Drakeartist
Soulja Boyartist
Futureartist
Chris Brownartist
Young Thugartist
Lil Wayneartist
Nasartist
Rich the Kidartist
Kanye Westartist
Katy Perryartist
Lil Yachtyartist
Steve AokiartistSteven Hiroyuki Aoki is an American DJ and record producer. In 2012, Pollstar designated Aoki as the highest-grossing electronic dance music artist in North America from tours. In 2024, Gold House recognized him as one of the Most Impactful Asians. He has collaborated with artists such as will.i.am, Afrojack, AJR, LMFAO, Tini, Linkin Park, Agnez Mo, Iggy Azalea, Grandson, Lil Jon, Blink-182, Taking Back Sunday, Laidback Luke, BTS, Backstreet Boys, Vini Vici, Lauren Jauregui, and Fall Out Boy and is known for his remixes of artists such as Kid Cudi.
Cardi Bartist
Nicki Minajartist
Pharrell Williamsartist