Nappy Roots is an American alternative southern rap quartet that originated in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1995, and is best known for their hit singles "Po' Folks", "Awnaw", "Roun' The Globe" and "Good Day". They were the best selling hip-hop group of 2002. The group consists of Milledgeville, Georgia native Fish Scales and Kentucky natives Skinny DeVille, B. Stille, and Ron Clutch.

In 2006, Oakland, California native R. Prophet left the group, and in 2012 Kentucky native Big V aka Vito Banga also left. Both former members are pursuing solo careers. Despite the decisions the members of Nappy Roots to pursue independent careers, they have continually returned to record albums and tour as a group.

Nappy Roots has been nominated for two Grammys and one American Music Award. The group has been awarded one RIAA-certified gold record and one platinum record. They have also had three singles reach the Billboard Hot 100 chart.