Los Angeles has always been more than just palm trees and Hollywood glitz — it’s the heartbeat of West Coast Hip Hop. The ...

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West Coast rappers D Smoke and The Game recently crowned Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” with a prestigious honor after ...

Roccett: My name is Roccett. I’m from the West Coast…Carson, California. I do Hip-Hop, I’m a rapper and I get it all the way in. Green Up Entertainment is the label that me and my mana ...

Today in Hip-Hop: The 20th Anniversary of Tupac’s ‘Me Against the World’ Though he was only 25 years old at the time of his death, Tupac Shakur's contribution to the world of hip-hop has far ...

As a member of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), ScHoolboy ... Q has become a key figure in modern West Coast Hip Hop. His authenticity and commitment to showcasing the complexities of LA life make ...