West Coast Hip Hop Legends Shut Down the STAPLES Center
Ice Cube, Snoop, Kendrick and others rep hard for Cali.
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SNOOPADELIC - Snoop Dogg got the crowd in motion for Sprite Hip Hop Night at the L.A. STAPLES Center, presented by Coca-Cola. Uncle Snoop brought out lots of special guests for day two of the 2015 BET Experience. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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HIT FACTORY - From “Gin & Juice” to “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” Snoop Dogg's performance was one big party! (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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BEST IN THE WEST - If West Coast hip hop had an MVP, Snoop Dogg would take the prize. The Doggfather treated the audience to more than two decades worth of music at the STAPLES Center. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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VERY NECESSARY - Snoop Dogg and Warren G performed the West Coast classic “Ain’t No Fun” along with Kurupt. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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SCHOOL OF HIP HOP - It’s hard to believe that Snoop Dogg and Warren G have been blazing stages together for years now. The vets showed the rookies how it’s done. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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NO REGULATION - A West Coast concert isn’t complete without Warren G. The "Regulate" MC took us back with his set. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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FULL HOUSE - Hip hop has no age limit. The STAPLES Center crowd was packed for with fans from all different age groups. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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MORE IN STORE - Snoop Dogg had more surprises up his sleeve for the STAPLES Center crowd with special guests, including Lady of Rage. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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THE BAY TO L.A. - Snoop Dogg and Too Short rocked the mic together. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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WHAT’S HIS FAVORITE WORD? - The whole crowd knew Too Short’s "favorite" word! (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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ONE MAN ARMY - Too Short repped hard for the Bay. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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HOME BASE - He’s been all over the world, but there’s no place like home. Kendrick Lamar spread “California Love” at the STAPLES Center. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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TOP DAWG ENTERTAINMENT - There was no shortage of hits here. Kendrick Lamar's set list included “Maad City,” “Swimming Pools,” “I,” “Alright,” "F**kin Problems" and “King Kunta.” (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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2PACALYPSE - K Dot switched it up to tribute one of his idols during the show with a cover of Tupac’s “Hail Mary.” (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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CROWD PARTICIPATION - Thousands of fans spit along to Kendrick Lamar's every word during hip hop night. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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COOL AS ICE - Ice Cube helped close the night out with a solo set just ahead of the N.W.A. reunion. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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TEST OF TIME - It takes a truly talented MC to create timeless rhymes. Ice Cube reminded us that his lyrical catalog still has relevance today. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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UNIFORMITY - Ice Cube kept it all the way West Coast with his signature all-black Dickies look. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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CHECKMATE - Hollywood hasn't changed him. Ice Cube clapped back at the haters with a performance of "Check Yo Self." (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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REUNITED - The most historic moment of the night was N.W.A reuniting for the first time in over 20 years. Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella performed groundbreaking tracks like "Straight Outta Compton," and a powerful performance of "F**k the Police" featuring a cop car and a video montage of police brutality then and now. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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GROOVE THEORY - "Groovy Q" was on fire for hip hop night! The TDE rhymer kept the crowd on their feet. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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THE GUEST LIST - The night was jam packed with familiar surprise guests. Schoolboy Q brought out BJ the Chicago Kid for "Studio." (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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MAN OF THE YEAR - Schoolboy Q closed out his set on a high note with a performance of “Man of the Year.” (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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ROCK STAR - Jay Rock and the TDE squad shut it down with separate sets during the BET Experience. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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QUIET CONFIDENCE - There's no debating that Jay Rock is a beast on the mic. Rock was in the zone at STAPLES Center. (Photo: Earl Gibson/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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