Tommy Wright III Explains the Origins of Memphis Rap @Complex Live GO90 Session @GHE20GOTH1K Venus X

Go90 session is the home of many. Tommy Wright, III stops by the Times Square studio and talks to Marcus of Complex Live Network.
Later tonight is his GHE20GOTH1K performance at the World Famous Brooklyn Bazarre & we follow along! Complex gives the latest dispatches from the edge of global culture about your music, style, and art.
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[@kevinsteel7875]

Now people are flying around sandbox games bopping Creepin at Night like it's nothing

[@cyberjunkienet]

as we should

[@saikyo_xo]

lol

[@JohnMichael-h1r]

I mean how else are we supposed to creep homie? In the daytime? Absurd

[@SW1FFLEE]

I'm alright with youngsters finding Memphis legends from memes versus them learning about it from culture vultures like ghostmane or $uicide boy$

[@GiuseppeTerrorist]

@@SW1FFLEE nothing wrong with heavy influence, ion like ghostemane either though

[@Spacepluscaptive]

News reporter didn’t even know she was standing in front of a Memphis Legend. The inspiration of Hustle & Flow!!

[@liquidfists1]

Im a hardcore Bone Thugs superfan, but Tommy got me rappin Thuggish Ruggish Bustaz on repeat at one point in my life lol

[@tommywright3rd]

At least you dont totally hate me lol

[@liquidfists1]

@@tommywright3rd Hell nah, You gave us classics and classic albums. It don't matter, Bone Fans know ill shit when we hear it lol. And dope shit is dope shit or else I'd be lying to myself. PEACE from DC!

[@simonh9987]

best diss track of all time imo

[@liquidfists1]

@@simonh9987 Yeah man, that shit was well thought out.

[@unitedking4989]

​​@@tommywright3rd respect king, when are you going to collaborate with Mr. Tinimaine Da Leprekhaun again? That would be fire

[@quesotaichou168]

As gangsta as tommy is he’s also a stand up dude, right before he went on his trasher tour I bought a tape off him and he didn’t send it out before the tour but afterwards he felt so bad he gave me him number and PERSONALLY apologized to me. Shit meant the world to me I still didn’t get a tape but it was beyond worth not getting it. Thanks again for every tw

[@JohnMichael-h1r]

Lol

[@michapiechowski1810]

Polar opposite of Viper

[@coconamia]

@@michapiechowski1810 Viper never sent my CD but now i’m glad I never got it. He finna need that measly lil $20 on his books so it’s whatever.

[@rascal_rae]

Tommy man you've been on my bucket list of musicians I gotta see in my lifetime since I was 13. Someday it'll happen. Much love from a Seattle

[@nicksatie8072]

fucking a easy for u u live in Seattle i live in fucking Finland with a slight substance problem and his on my bucket list to see also :D

[@anasg007]

@@nicksatie8072 feelin’ ya bro, from the Netherlands and I gotta see tha man befo I die.

[@davidzubek5035]

@@anasg007 Germany here. Wanna carpool?:D

[@222TripleJ]

@@davidzubek5035 italy here

[@quacksalber8311]

​@@davidzubek5035he needs to visit Berlin

[@Sandy-hl4rm]

Started jumpin on top of cars and flying at 40000 km/h as soon as I heard the first song.

[@vinceGarcia-h8f]

It’s called meet yo maker smh don’t even know him fr

[@loosecannon12345]

Big love from New Zealand. Tommy you are an icon!

[@cashkenterprises5584]

Tommy goes so hard. Gangsta Forever by Tommy has the best triplet flow by any rapper hands down

[@Twelvegoldteeth]

An amazing verse by him. One of my favorite songs…

[@marvinbarnett3218]

Hardest song ever

[@Nekrist666]

Thanks to that man's creativity, a lot of fantastic artists spawned.

[@lqdit]

Tommy Wright is a legend. love from Russia.

[@coffeyeoin5]

I love how he calls the store asking for a reorder a 're-up' 😂

[@thisuncannyearth]

Tommy III deserves all the love. Always put out bangers. Peace

[@MrRAWWORLD]

I'm proud of you my brother, u came a long way and deserve all the blessings your receiving. Hard work pays off 💪🏾 #Aintitmane

[@joserivas554]

A genius I remember I received a cassette on Venezuela, and my point of view about music changed forever. Thank you sir

[@CraigGrande]

Music was ahead of it’s time by about 25 years. Sounds like it came out tomorrow

[@NonsenseDude]

you got fans everywhere tommy can't wait to see you live soon

[@beardsloan]

We need you on SPOTIFY!

[@burquepawprint14]

LoL way to hard for Spotify

[@alexanderkluge1077]

Hey why isn’t Tommy Wright on Spotify ??! I Need That because i love it!

[@alexanderkluge1077]

Much love from Germany, make Sure you come down here !

[@henkstoomflat8840]

@@alexanderkluge1077 because its underground music

[@He11boylalo]

Mannnnn talk about blast from the past your music got me through a real dark & rough patch in my life I was a teenager running the streets at 3am like a demon lol I'm now 31 & honestly I'm glad to see the love you getting now & that ppl still appreciating your music today you a legend Love ya Tommy I'd probably be 6 feet underground if it wasn't for You & Memphis rap back in the day 💯🖤‼️

[@Infamousstyles301beyond]

Tommy im long time Memphis rap fan from (Maryland) 41, been and still listen to you since 92 to present. Always will love thr memphis sound, the slang, lyrics and i still recite your verse "Gangst Forever"; Thank you and appreciate you Og 😎💯💯

[@jimmysway3240]

For months I had skipped over still pimpin in my recommended. Ever since I listened to that song I play 90s Memphis music all day, can’t seem to turn it off and I thank you for that.

[@paulwidit3792]

TW3 a legend I got all this mans cds I wish he was able to put out the rest of street smart records that were advertised in the cd case.

[@SirSogMuffins]

Absolute rap legend. Glad he's getting his due respect

[@GBsavant]

“ I wanna meet my fans just as much they wanna meet me” awesome stuff

[@JHallDaBoss]

Tommy is a legend.

[@vincentaslukocius7005]

Mad respect 4 all da effort TWIII, and to all of You people, to all who stuck together no matter what came up.... Keep it loaded til the end of time. thank you so much 4 all the energy TWIII!!!!!

[@ErrNOT]

Imagine Tommy having "tommy wright i creep at night" videos in his recommendations where a video game character speds up and starts flying

[@CHANNEL__ZER0]

Praying for the day I meet ya 🙏 Bless you, always ❤

[@Siomairicegulaman]

One of the most influential artist

[@TBKDIY]

Glad to see this man getting the recognition he deserves. Much love from Canada

[@ROThugProductions]

Much luv from Brazil !! 🤘🏼

[@larissabelan4045]

Legend. All respect from Brazil. Come visit us ❤

[@soulslurper8754]

Love this mans music.yes.❤

[@twenger1]

Come to Colorado. Love yer shit!

[@zerotolerance923]

Rapping, producing writing, own label. Man a gottdamn Legend

[@SirVergewaltig0re]

one man gang tommy 3

[@shivamk7071]

man tommy, the feeling you put in your music is unmatched man

[@angelwinter]

i remember seeing you and getting to chat with you back in 2018 back in dallas texas when you played live with black kray. you're such a legend for real man. definitely had an impact on me and my friends, my friends got crazy numbers and stuff now and we don't really worry about how shit bad was back when we were in college. thank you for doing what you do always

[@theflyingcrud]

Man, I've been a huge fan for years. Gotta second the other person on this comment section that said you were on their bucket list of artists to see! There's such a lack of understanding of how much of an influence you've had on hip hop over the last few decades. Respect and love dude, thank you

[@arnoldp8962]

Tommy Wright III is the legendary father of Phonk

[@officialkaine]

da goat is back🐐🔥

[@officegossip]

Good to see he’s still around kickin it

[@thomasanderson3892]

Real Talk, out of Memphis... you are the Man that I truly want to meet in person to say thank you for bringing me something different to listen to. Your music and hard work most definitely paid off, the 'Thuggish Ruggish Bustaz' was indeed the coldest disses ever heard.

[@abiola33]

That song 'Still Pimpin'... SENSATIONAL!!! And also ahead of its time. 💙💙🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@NikolaRakicDjesPoslaMala]

The hardest rapper i know! Much love from Serbia Tommy, love to blast your music with my homies!!

[@ohianaw]

A true musician and pioneer. Gotta love Tommy

[@mattytaylor9320]

Tommy the Midwest got a lot of love for you Salute! Your music is timeless in my eyes!!!

[@jonnyalec5646]

you a true inspiration bro, much love from Dallas G

[@fu9ky0u83]

Tommy wright III on top Tommy is one greatest rappers of Memphis history

[@JohnMichael-h1r]

🎉🎉❤❤We creepin straight at night with this one

[@MrPISCES87]

Lots of memories when I was 16 riding through Jackson TN bumping your music man! A straight legend!

[@D-mac777]

Absolute legend. More homage needs to be payed for this mane that paved the way for many artists popping today 2024.

[@XXXXXX-dq2lx]

much love and mad respect 2 ya Tommy… u are a Live Legend 4 Real G‘ bless ya

[@RetroFleezz]

Tommy Wright III is the Greatest of all time🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KevinWands]

Got to see TW3 in Memphis a few years back and that shit was so jumpin and lit 🔥

[@MiC-T]

I don't know how this man does it but I hear his music one time and his hooks are spinning in my brain all night.

[@djgoziggaga]

Danke!

[@sickboyrari708]

This guy goated forever

[@HowBigistheMap]

Legend!!!

[@Deltahairlines82]

Man it's so good to see bro...I grew up on these dudes....I brought this shit to Atlanta

[@Jdub14000]

Respect from Detroit.

[@wideopenwounds]

You’re a legend. Never forget that.

[@tumishomogano1574]

The greatest rapper of all time Memphis finest pioneer of fast paced raps .my favorite artist Tommy wright iii ❤❤❤❤❤ man I just wanna say I love all of your music especially Running and Gunning🔥🔥🔥 which is my favorite album

[@Backstabbio]

That's cool to see. You've got fans from all walks of life, sir.

[@carloscristales1170]

Come to Austin TX

[@onesyphorus]

Thank you so much

[@neanam]

A true Memphis legend....

[@steal.777]

tommy wright you put hair on my chest when i started to listen to them tapes my dad had left in a box thank you

[@MysteriousPotatoe]

You helped invent Phonk and I’m forever thankful

[@THUGBABY2010]

Tommy A Str8 Legend No Cap,

[@trentcoleman1089]

Tommy write is another Memphis legend I grew up bump’n TW3rd

[@unownnnn]

Love his voice

[@Kestrel66]

One of SuicideBoys biggest inspirations, you can hear their samples in a bunch of Tommy Wright and Triple 6 mafias songs. G59 and Memphis rap for life.

[@yoshiyoshi6]

He also inspired drift phonk

[@courtneymartin7548]

It's on TN we here 10 wanted man shit

[@officialkaine]

hell yeah

[@akiaki1391]

Peace from Cali, stay up!

[@jaimesmith2266]

I been hip to Tommy for about 2 or 3 years im like damn wish I would of discovered his music years ago this man is the definition of a legend he can certainly rap and got some classics under his belt.

[@ambitiousmindset675]

This is awesome..I been a fan since the beginning

[@REYandrei]

Great music, eventually prevails

[@gavincorbeil5423]

A true og your music is legendary love from canada bro!!! Please make new music and tour!!!

[@frankmitchell5128]

Man you're a legend in North Alabama. Four Corners is a classic!

[@harrishearse74]

A Gangsta I’ll Always be !

[@dreadheaddrevapebox6840]

Keep doing your thang og I love the music man. Im 31 I just recently discovered your music about a month ago. I’ve always been into hard core hip hop so im shocked I haven’t heard of you previously but im happy im onto your music now. Next show you have in cali im there!

[@gmn9365]

I love his songs cuz my life just like him, not in too vice city but the Underground things just happened and we seen it all.

[@explooge222]

Tommy Wright on the creep, with that fuckin' sawed off Tommy pop the clip into the chrome plated .44 Tommy Wright I creep at night, posse deep is how I creep

[@primezilla37]

Kickin it wit TW

[@JosephFuckinStalin]

Realest rapper alive. And very polite. A fine gentleman

[@samsicles_jr]

Please come to London!

[@ExMeroMotu9]

Much love from Texas. Would like to see you come through on a tour or something. Keep us updated big homie. Much love

[@peacauve]

YOU SAID IT BROTHER!!!! your music was literally 30 years ahead of its time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@1MCElias]

Yeah, you know what I'm saying 👍🏻 Murda in da first degree 🎶🔥

[@uncensorablee]

Tommy wright tha legend mane 🔥

[@REYandrei]

Tommy is on the rise!

[@nelsonperez1194]

Tommy Wright III is a real one

[@spicetbedhead]

Legendary 🎉😊❤

[@user-xs1is9yd5o]

Have you heard of the "Creep at night" memes? Trippy I tell ya.

[@darkfird]

yessir he back

[@bignuts8440]

Tommy my favorite rapper ever

[@michaelleon7643]

Yo im a HUGE Bone thugs n harmony fan but I mess with Tommy wright HARD! Legend no doubt!

[@sw16cr4]

Sooo underrated

[@mikehunt8575]

God, I never knew you are the father of my favorite rap genre. Please make more music. I'd love to hear you and Freddie Dredd make music.

[@Siomairicegulaman]

Love from Philippines

[@RetroFleezz]

Thank you .. Finally that 666 logo is removed 💯💯💯💯 thanks for the upload TW3 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥