Roots of UGK
The artists and genres UGK came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Geto Boysartist
JAY-ZartistShawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. In 2023, Billboard and Vibe ranked him as the greatest rapper of all time. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio. His music is built on a rags to riches narrative. According to Forbes, he is the wealthiest music artist in history, worth an estimated US$2.8 billion as of 2026.
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.
Ronald IsleyartistRonald Isley is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Isley is the lead singer, a founding member, and last surviving original member of the family music group The Isley Brothers.
L'Trimmartist
K-Defartist
Blackoutartist
N.W.Aartist
A Tribe Called Questartist
André 3000artist
Dizzee Rascalartist
Three 6 Mafiaartist