Three 6 Mafia (formerly known as Triple Six Mafia, Backyard Posse) is an American hip hop group, consisting of two members (originally consisting of 6 core members). The group was formed in 1991 by DJ Paul, Lord Infamous, and Juicy J. They were later joined by fellow Memphis rappers Koopsta Knicca, Gangsta Boo, and Crunchy Black. The group over 40 mixtapes by members and non members on Prophet Entertainment before releasing their debut album Mystic Stylez. Their early sound was a mix of both crunk and horrorcore, influenced by N.W.A. as well as various Southern hip hop rappers. They are the first hip hop group to win an Academy Award. History The group started in 1991 in Memphis with three members: DJ Paul (Paul Beauregard), Juicy J (Jordan Houston), and Lord Infamous (Ricky Dunigan). The original name for the hip hop group was Backyard Posse, followed shortly after by Triple Six Mafia