Three 6 Mafia was formed in 1991 by DJ Paul and Juicy J. The group's early music was released on their own label, Hypnotize Minds Records, and gained them a following in the underground hip hop scene. The group's major label debut album, Mystic Stylez, was released in 1995 and featured the hit singles "Da Summa" and "Tear Da Club Up".
The group's second album, Chapter 1: The End, was released in 1996 and featured the hit singles "N 2 Gether Now" and "Late Nite Tip". Three 6 Mafia's third album, Underground Vol. 1, was released in 2001 and featured the hit single "Sippin' on Some Syrup".
In 2003, Three 6 Mafia won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for their song "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp", which was featured in the film Hustle & Flow. The group has released several other albums since then, including Most Known Unknown (2005), Last 2 Walk (2008), and Laws of Power (2012).
Three 6 Mafia has been praised for its innovative and influential sound. The group has helped to popularise horrorcore and has had a significant impact on the Memphis rap scene. The group has also been controversial for its lyrics, which have been criticised for their violence and misogyny.