Oscar-Winning Rap Legends Three 6 Mafia to Headline San Antonio’s Tacos & Tequila Festival This Spring

Hip-hop culture is getting a throwback moment this spring as Three 6 Mafia, the Oscar-winning rap group that helped define Southern hip-hop, has been announced as the headliner for the Tacos and Tequila Festival in San Antonio on May 9, 2026.

The festival promises a nostalgic wave of Y2K-era hip-hop vibes, with supporting acts that include Pretty Ricky, Trina, Paul Wall, Jay Sean, Bubba Sparxxx, Murphy Lee, Mims, and DJ Wiki — blending classic hits with festival energy.

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Three 6 Mafia broke barriers in the early 2000s with their gritty production and unforgettable verses, and they are perhaps best known for tracks like “Stay Fly” and “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp,” for which they won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2006.

The San Antonio festival lineup signals a growing appetite for nostalgia and legacy artists within the hip-hop festival circuit. Fans of the group and early-2000s rap culture are already reacting online, calling it one of the most exciting live events of the year.

Tickets are available now, with general admission starting at around $63 and VIP experiences also offered. Expect a day filled with food, drinks, and a soundscape that blends the old with the now.

This festival booking reflects how hip-hop’s golden era continues to command respect and draw crowds — not just through nostalgia, but through continued relevance in culture and live experiences.

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