Memphis Tennessee has a long and rich history for supporting music and entertainment. Project Pat, a rapper originating from Memphis, Tennessee, is the elder brother of Juicy J, co-founder of the Three 6 Mafia. Although not an official member, he has collaborated with Three 6 Mafia several times over the years, and members of the group have produced all of his albums. His first recording appearances were on Three 6 Mafia releases from 1994. After serving time in prison on various charges in the mid-1990s, he released his first solo album, Ghetty Green in 1999.

Project Pat broke onto the mainstream scene after providing the hook for Three 6 Mafia's hit "Sippin' on Some Syrup" in 2000 and released his breakthrough album Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin' the next year. In 2001, he was arrested for parole violation and released his third album Layin' Da Smack Down while incarcerated.

After his release from federal prison in 2005, he released Crook by da Book: The Fed Story, followed the next year by Walkin' Bank Roll. He has made frequent public appearances with Three Six Mafia in recent years including at the Academy Awards and on their short-lived reality show Adventures in Hollyhood. Project Pat has returned to release another solo album titled Real Recognize Real, featuring the hit single “Keep It Hood” featuring OJ Da Juiceman.