Nappy Roots

Nappy Roots, known for their unique blend of Southern hip-hop, has achieved multi-platinum success and established their own brewing company, Atlantucky Brewing. After achieving multi-platinum success with their major label debut Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz in 2002, Nappy Roots established themselves as a pioneering force in Southern hip-hop. This critically acclaimed album included international hit singles such as ‘Po’ Folks,’ ‘Awnaw,’ and ‘Headz Up,’ propelling them into mainstream recognition. Their rapid ascent earned the group multiple Grammy Award nominations in 2003 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Long Form Music Video, an MTV Video Music Award nomination for ‘Awnaw’ in 2002, and American Music Award and Soul Train Award nominations in 2003.

13 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in 2008, also earning a HipHopDX Award. During this period, the group released The Pursuit of Nappyness (2010), earning a SEA Award nomination in 2011, Nappy Dot Org (2011), and the Nappy Roots Presents Sh!ts Beautiful mixtape (2012). Demonstrating their entrepreneurial spirit, Nappy Roots expanded into the craft beer industry, launching Atlantucky Brewing. Nappy Roots continued to release new music, including The 40 Akerz Project in 2015 and Another 40 Akerz in 2017.

Their song ‘Good Day’ gained significant attention, being featured on President Barack Obama’s summertime playlist in 2017 and subsequently used by the Cincinnati Bengals for their ‘Seize the DEY’ promotional video in 2018. The group also released the single ‘Roll With the Beat’ featuring Vitas in 2018. Maintaining a consistent output, Nappy Roots released 40RTY+ in 2021, showcasing their enduring artistic evolution. Most recently, they released NAPPY4LIFE, Pt.

1 in 2023, further solidifying their legacy as innovators in Southern hip-hop while continuing to oversee their Atlantucky Brewing venture.