Nappy Roots take over the yard

With uncut rhymes, funky beats, country slang and authentic style, the Kentucky-fried sextet Nappy Roots took Southern University by storm on Monday.
The free concert, held in front of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union, was a part of the MTV Homecoming Tour 2003.
Before the concert, karaoke and MC battles sponsored by Acuvue and Wendy’s gave students a chance to get their shine on.
“It was very funny and entertaining and showed that we have crazy people at Southern,” said Chelsea Ray, a senior rehabilitation major from New Orleans.
Many in attendance enjoyed the pre-game festivities but were anticipating the arrival of Nappy Roots.
“I loved it and I enjoyed the pre-show and I couldn’t wait for the concert,” said Roderica Johnson, a freshman political science major from Houston.
When “dem country boys,” R. Prophet, Skinny DeVille, B. Stille, Ron Clutch, Scales and Big V, took the stage, the crowd went wild.
With a down to earth style and laid back lyrics, the Atlantic Records recording group performed songs that “Po”’ and average folks could relate to and vibrantly broadcasted the theme “be yourself.”
“We are just country boys. That’s why we have no security and our lives are in God’s hand. Whatever is going to happen, will happen,” said Nappy Roots member, Big V.
Ending the concert with their popular anthem “Po’ Folks,” Nappy Roots greeted fans, signed posters, gave away t-shirts and took pictures after the concert.
Assembled at Western Kentucky University, Nappy Roots’ first album Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz had phenomenal success and Wooden Leather, their sophomore album is climbing the charts.
Roun’ The Globe, the first single from the sophomore album is now being blasted on radio stations.
While balling on a budget, they pride themselves on being different from other materialistic hip-hop artists on the scene.
“We are different because we are six black men giving a positive message. We dress differently so we standout and we represent where we are from,” said B. Stille.
Despite being the number one selling hip-hop group of 2002, Nappy Roots still remain untainted by stardom and humble.
“I am down to earth because you are never above God. We accept that and we help keep each other humble,” Big V said. Proud of their home state, Nappy Roots say they receive the most love from Kentucky.
“September 16th is “Nappy Roots Day,” Big V said. “The governor of Kentucky gave that day to us. In return, we gave a free concert and 17,500 people attended.