La Chat: Memphis Royalty Pulls Up to Welcome the Cookout

La Chat: Memphis Royalty Pulls Up to the Cookout

By Welcome to the Cookout

When you talk about Memphis hip-hop, there’s no way around her name — La Chat. A certified legend, a survivor, and a voice that’s still as raw and real as the day she stepped into the game. On this week’s episode of Welcome to the Cookout, La Chat pulled up with her partner Goat Ape for an unforgettable conversation that felt less like an interview and more like family catching up over a plate of food.

From the moment she sat down, the energy shifted — humble, grounded, and deeply proud of her roots. La Chat took us back to where it all started: her love for music and dance. Before the fame, before the awards, there was just a young girl in Memphis finding her rhythm in the middle of hard times. She shared how dancing opened the door to performing, and how performing opened the door to purpose.

That purpose turned into one of the most iconic runs in Southern hip-hop history. She talked about her early days working with Three 6 Mafia, when the sound of Memphis was still underground — raw, dark, and ahead of its time. Those sessions, she said, shaped her confidence and gave her the space to bring a powerful female presence into a male-dominated scene. Her breakout on “Chickenhead” and later solo work on Murder She Spoke stamped her as a pioneer. But hearing her tell it, it wasn’t about fame — it was about making her voice heard.

Now, decades later, the city she helped put on the map is giving her flowers in real time. La Chat recently received The Proclamation from the Mayor, and when she spoke on it at the Cookout, you could feel the gratitude in her tone. She’s not just an artist — she’s a reflection of Memphis history, resilience, and faith.

Of course, she didn’t pull up alone. Goat Ape, her partner in both life and music, sat right beside her. Together, they shared stories about collaboration, creative chemistry, and what it means to build love and business side by side. Their energy was magnetic — unfiltered, honest, and playful. The two even opened up about their views on polygamy, touching on how communication and spiritual grounding play a role in how they navigate relationships and purpose.

Things turned tender when La Chat spoke about the passing of Gangsta Boo — her close friend and sister in music. You could hear the emotion in her voice as she shared memories, laughter, and the pain of losing someone who understood the journey. It was one of those moments that reminded everyone listening that behind every legend is a human being still healing, still growing, still pushing forward.

Before the mics turned off, the conversation came full circle. La Chat lit up when talking about her latest collaboration on “Uh Uh Uh” with Fayro and Cymphani Cyrine, describing it as a track that captures the sound of Memphis— Memphis artists across generations linking up to keep the culture alive.

It’s safe to say this episode wasn’t just another podcast — it was a celebration. Of roots. Of love. Of legacy.

And as always, that’s what Welcome to the Cookout is all about. Good food, good people, and conversations that feed the soul.

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