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Notable Performers:
The beginning of trap music came from the early gangster rappers of the South. Crucial groups involved: N.W.A., Outkast, Yo Gotti, etc.; However, the exact origin is tied to none other than the Atlanta Rapper T.I.. T.I.hit his peak carrying trap music to the top charts with his second album Trap Muzik. T.I. brought forth a new era of rap in which, Gucci Mane, while not part of the creation built the foundation, along with Zaytoven (producer) and Waka Flocka Flame -- part of the Brick squad, for many newcomers, such as, Nicki Minaj, Metro Boomin', and Young thug, to name a few. Gucci created an extensive world of possibilities for young trappers to take part in as he turned himself into a star with top chart albums: Droptopwop, Back to the trap house, and Return of East Atlanta Santa. Other Southern trappers include Rick Ross, A.K.A. the Boss, who jumped straight into conversation after releasing Port of Miami, since, Ross has been untouched and has continued out pump out hits over the past decade, such as, Hustlin, Tears of Joy, and, Santorini Greece, to name a few. T.I., the Atlanta trap performer is commonly recognized as one of the forefathers of the genre that is trap music. T.I.'s unique style is made up of different elements, seemingly to combine to make up the trap sound that we are used to today. https://www.vibe.com/2017/04/important-trap-artists-feature

One of the more well known trap music performers is none other than Fetty Wap. Wap was raised in Paterson, New Jersey.

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https://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/how-trap-music-came-to-rule-the-world

https://www.billboard.com/music/gucci-mane/chart-history/rap-albums/2

https://revolt.tv/stories/2019/02/01/7-rick-ross-songs-070098bbf0