Fam

Representing both Chicago and Think Big Entertainment—the imprint overseen by one of its own members, K-Ill—the hardcore rap collective the Fam operates out of the Windy City. Alongside K-Ill (aka B.K.R.) stand Redbone (aka Chella), 704 (aka the Nice MC), and Snake (aka G.S.). The outfit first appeared in 2002 via Big Businezz, an album that laid groundwork for each member to pursue a solo release once Think Big reached adequate financial stability.