The Hot Boys consists of only of Motown Records rappers.
Many of Motown's best-known songs, including all the early hits for the Supremes, were written by the songwriting trio of HollandDozierHolland (Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland)
 Notable Motown artists have included Mary Wells, the Supremes, Four Tops, the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Boyz II Men, Commodores, Lionel Richie, Dazz Band, Brian McKnight, 98 Degrees, and Erykah Badu

