Three 6 Mafia

American hip-hop group from Memphis, Tennessee.

Established 1991 in Memphis with Hypnotize Minds.

During their early career, they also propelled the careers of several other rappers. Eventually added before the release of "Mystic Stylez" were rappers Crunchy Black (Darnell Carlton).

Evolving slowly but steadily over the years, Three 6 Mafia (whose name is a reference to the biblical number 666), began as an exploitative, horror-themed underground hardcore rap sensation yet went on to enjoy some mainstream success years later, eventually winning an Oscar and scoring some major hits.

The group's hip varied from album to album, with the one constant being the duo of Columbia -- all in turn.