Nappy Roots

Nappy Roots is an American alternative Southern rap group. The group met in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1995 while attending Western Kentucky University. They are best known for their hit singles "Po' Folks", "Awnaw", "Roun' The Globe" and "Good Day". They were the best selling hip hop group of 2002. The group consists of Milledgeville, Georgia native Fish Scales and Kentucky natives Skinny DeVille, B. Stille and Ron Clutch.

"Fish Scales" redirects here. For the aspect of fish anatomy, see Fish scale.
Nappy Roots
Nappy Roots performing at the 2004 NBA All-Star Jam Session in Los Angeles
Background information
OriginBowling Green, Kentucky, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Years active1995–present
LabelsAtlantic
Nappy Roots Entertainment Group
Fontana Distribution
AVJ Records
MembersSkinny DeVille
B. Stille
Ron Clutch
Fish Scales
Past membersR. Prophet
Big V
WebsiteNappyRoots.com

In 2006, R. Prophet left the group, and in 2012 Big V aka Vito Banga also left. Both are pursuing solo careers.

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