In a recent interview with Angie Martinez on Power 105.1, Tip, while addressing the current state-of-affairs (no pun intended) with Tiny, he spoke about his legacy in hip-hop, dubbing himself the originator of trap music.
Below, VIBE gathered some of the most important rappers who not only helped cultivate and innovate the sound and style of trap music, but also helped spread its influence across the country and lay down the foundation for the new crop of trappers: Young Thug, Migos, DJ Mustard, French Montana YG, Future, Lil Bibby and G-Herbo, among many others.