Roots of Scarface
The artists and genres Scarface came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Ronnie Hudsonartist
Too $hortartistTodd Anthony Shaw, known professionally as Too Short, is an American rapper. A pioneer of West Coast hip-hop, Shaw was among the first acts to receive recognition in the genre during the late 1980s. His lyrics were often based on pimping and promiscuity, but also drug culture and street survival; exemplified respectively in his most popular singles "Blow the Whistle" and "The Ghetto". He is one of few acts to have worked with both Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. at the heights of their respective careers.
StalleyartistKyle Alfonso Myricks, better known by his stage name Stalley, is an American rapper from Massillon, Ohio.
Devin the DudeartistDevin Charles Copeland, better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper. In 2025, he co-created Coughee by Devin the Dude, a hemp and cannabis-culture brand.
Jon Connorartist
Bushwick BillartistRichard William Stephen Shaw, better known by his stage name Bushwick Bill, was a Jamaican rapper. He was a member of the Texas hip hop group Geto Boys, a group he originally joined as a breakdancer in 1986 as Little Billy. He went on to become one third of the most popular incarnation of the group, alongside Willie D and Scarface.
Johnny Nashartist
Aftermath EntertainmentartistAftermath Entertainment is an American record label founded by rapper and record producer Dr. Dre in 1996. It operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed through Interscope Records.
Bone Thugs-n-Harmonyartist
Parliamentartist
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notesartist
Drumma Boyartist