Gangsta Blac, born Billy Blac, was a Memphis rap pioneer who carved his name into Southern hip-hop history with his raw, unflinching storytelling. Emerging in the mid-’90s as part of the influential group Children of the Corn (alongside K-Rock and Kevo), he later dropped solo gems like *Can It Be* (1996) and *Da Resurrection* (1998), becoming a cornerstone of the city’s gritty underground sound. His music—filled with trunk-rattling beats and streetwise lyricism—captured Memphis’s struggles and triumphs, earning him respect as a local legend. Tracks like *Smokers Anthem 420* and *Return of the Gangsta* kept his loyal fanbase fed with his signature slow-rolled flow and blunt-force authenticity until his untimely passing in 2015. Gangsta Blac’s legacy lives on as a blueprint for Memphis hip-hop’s enduring grit.
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