Phonte’s from Greensboro. Pooh is from Northern Virginia(don’t even know what city?). They formed in Durham. That all works for this post.

And given the way they made it - which many of us were first hand observers of/participants of…..their influence on so many that came after them is just enormous. Developing a fanbase on the internet, smaller cities, relatable content with both a fresh edge and throwback aesthetic. Your favorite rapper’s favorite rappers(unless you’ve been on here, In which case you just skip the middleman). They might not be the biggest artist here in record sales, but in influence? They’ve got an argument.