There are 6 article(s) tagged Hitkidd:

• October 2024

  • GloRilla conquers self-doubt on her path to becoming one of hip-hop’s most promising voices

    “Even when (GloRilla) talks about the struggles throughout this journey, it’s refreshing,” said Yo Gotti. “I don’t think many artists do that. Everybody wants to play perfect. I think that’s why so many people gravitate to her. She relates to real people.”

    By The Associated Press October 23, 2024

• February 2023

  • As hip-hop turns 50, where does Memphis fit into its future?

    One of the hottest performers in hip-hop right now is from Memphis. And with local business leaders promising more investment into music, could Memphis become an entertainment industry city? Moreover, should it? 

    By Jasmine McCraven, Bill Dries February 25, 2023

• December 2022

  • Social Club: Memphians top Billboard, NPR best 2022 music lists

    Nike releases classic Penny Hardaway sneakers and Memphis artists, producers receive critical acclaim. 

    By Jasmine McCraven December 23, 2022

• November 2022

  • Several Memphis artists nominated for Grammy Awards

    Rapper GloRilla, producer HitKidd, rapper Marco Pavé and band North Mississippi Allstars were among Grammy nominees with local ties.

    By Jasmine McCraven November 15, 2022

• July 2022

  • ‘F.N.F.’ rapper GloRilla inks deal with Yo Gotti

    The Memphis rapper behind a popular song is the latest addition to Yo Gotti’s CMG record label.

    By Jasmine McCraven July 06, 2022

• May 2022

  • Local producer drops what could be ‘song of the summer’

    Hitkidd is restoring Memphis’ place in crunk. His latest, a song from local artist Glorilla, has rapper Saweetie preparing to hop on the remix. 

    By Cell Waller May 17, 2022