Los Angeles has always been more than just palm trees and Hollywood glitz — it’s the heartbeat of West Coast Hip Hop. The city’s rap scene introduced the world to g-funk, gangsta rap and ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think of West Coast rap, I think of palm trees swaying, lowriders cruising, and that unmistakable G-funk groove riding underneath it all. And right in the heart of that ...

A familiar rap character, the Cali hustler cruising in a low-rider, has faded in the 21st century. On new albums by G Perico, Mozzy and Gangrene, that figure is alive and well, living in the margins.

Suga Free is the latest Hip-Hop artist to offer their thoughts about the ongoing resurgence of West Coast Hip-Hop. The Bay Area native recently took the time to credit a handful of acts that have ...

In a standout moment from the video, it’s dramatically announced that Drake—portrayed by the look-alike—will testify for the ...

With the biggest captive audience of his career, Lamar's performance conjures a medley of hits that spans his 15-year discography, and featured R&B star SZA as a special guest.

DJ Akademiks has ignited a contentious discussion about West Coast hip-hop, challenging the region's musical influence.

To declare Ice Cube a West Coast rap god is in no way diminishing his influence on hip hop by adding a regional distinction. It serves as a reminder that Cube – first with the group N.W.A and ...

West Coast hip-hop at that time wasn’t getting much attention but clearly the Shape Shifters, operating at its fringes, still thought it topped everything—admirable pride in their region.

About a decade ago, West Coast rap producer DJ Mustard discovered the UK R&B singer Ella Mai and signed her to his 10 Summers imprint. Ella Mai worked with Mustard on her 2018 debut single “Boo’d Up,” ...

Kendrick Lamar brought West Coast hip hop, Uncle Sam and Serena Williams to the Super Bowl Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome.