DJ Paul clarifies the Three 6 Mafia name, debunking satanic connections.
- The name ‘Triple 6 Mafia’ sparked from Lord Infamous’s song lyrics.
- DJ Paul insists the group’s name was simply catchy, not about Satanism.
- Satanism claims were dispelled as exaggerated tales by a ‘high’ Infamous.
- Juicy J highlights Three 6 Mafia’s pivotal influence on modern rap.
DJ Paul wants everyone to know, loud and clear, that the infamous ‘Three 6 Mafia’ name is all about catchy branding, not Satanism. It all started when Lord Infamous mentioned the ‘number of the beast’ in a song. DJ Paul thought it was cool and sampled it, but they hadn’t even named the group yet. The name stuck, and fans flocked to their unique style.
DJ Paul laughed off the Satanist questions, especially the ones about Lord Infamous, saying his nephew was ‘just high.’ Infamous grew up singing church hymns, and Paul played the organ. They were churchgoers, not devil worshipers. It was an image thing, nothing more, nothing less.
Juicy J, one of the crew’s pivotal figures, doesn’t shy away from praising the group’s legacy. He calls them the ‘greatest group of all time’ and points out how their music continues to get sampled. Travis Scott, Drake, and even Cardi B have tapped into that magic, keeping their sound alive and well.
Metro Boomin, a huge name in music production, credits Three 6 Mafia’s innovative beats for inspiring his own work. The group’s dark, bass-heavy style influenced a lot of today’s hits, and he acknowledges that impact.
Juicy J also recalls an encounter where Will Smith wasn’t too pleased with the group after an Oscar win, showcasing a moment where Three 6 Mafia’s distinctive brand caused ripples, even among Hollywood giants. They even pioneered the triplet flow, which Migos later made mainstream.
DJ Paul firmly puts the rumors to rest: Three 6 Mafia was all about music, not Satanism.
