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Big Moe

Houston, TX

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hip-hop Popularity: 46 Established Division

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86
Times Served
Region: Upper Gulf Coast / Houston Area Conference: Texas Regional Rank: #49

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Did You Know

  • • Big Moe's syrup-slowed vocals defined Houston's "chopped and screwed" sound.
  • • He started rapping as a child, inspired by his older brother, a local DJ.
  • • "Barre Baby" from City of Syrup, launched him into the mainstream spotlight.
  • • Moe's weight, a constant struggle, led to health issues and his untimely death.
  • • He collaborated extensively with DJ Screw, solidifying his place in Screw's legacy.
  • • Big Moe founded his own label, "Born 2wice Entertainment," showcasing local talent.
  • • His hit "Purple Stuff" became an anthem celebrating the glucose-laden codeine drink.
  • • Moe's soulful delivery humanized the often-criticized "chopped and screwed" genre.
  • • Though he never won major awards, his albums consistently topped Billboard's charts.
  • • Big Moe's influence is heard in countless contemporary artists, keeping his sound alive.
  • • Big Moe's deep voice was initially deemed unfit for rapping, pushing him towards singing.
  • • He hailed from Houston's notoriously tough Third Ward, shaping his lyrical content.
  • • DJ Screw's slowed-down 'chopped and screwed' sound propelled Big Moe's career.
  • • He popularized the term 'barre baby,' referencing custom car culture in Houston.
  • • Big Moe's distinct 'Moe-tivation' style blended singing and rapping.
  • • He collaborated extensively with fellow Screwed Up Click members like Z-Ro and Lil' O.
  • • His hit "Purple Stuff" became an anthem for Houston's syrup-sipping culture.
  • • Big Moe's music reflected the realities of life in Houston's underserved communities.
  • • Although commercially successful, Big Moe never received major award recognition.
  • • His influence is visible in contemporary Houston artists embracing melodic rap.

Locations in Lyrics

4 location references across 1 song

Songs & Places

City of Syrup
Houston, TX Missouri City, TX , TX
"In my dirty-third, city of syrup"

Rivers & Roads in Song Nearby

Interstate 45 2 US Route 90 6 Interstate 10 23 U.S. Route 59 3 Brazos River 16 Trinity River 8

Connected Places

Houston, TX
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