West Coast Rappers: Then and Now

Don't miss Kendrick Lamar's "Poetic Justice" on 106!

The Message, Tupac Shakur, 2Pac, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre
The Game & E-40 - Groups are cool, but it's always impressive when a rapper can hold his own against the odds like The Game and E-40.(Photos from left:  Jemal Countess/Getty Images, Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Tyga & Snoop Dogg - If Snoop Dogg had a musical godson, he would be Tyga. Both rappers have that Cali swag that's hard to duplicate, sick lyrical flow and success a billion times over!(Photos: John Ricard/BET; Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)Cali Swag District & Digital Underground - It's 2012 and Cali Swag District is poppin', but they must realize that without the hot music and moves of Digital Underground.(Photos: Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc/Getty Images)

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Kendrick Lamar & Tupac - Kendrick Lamar is a breath of fresh air to rap. His lyrics have a deeper meaning, they're well thought out, and backed by passion. Reminds us of one of the greatest to ever do it, Tupac.Tonight Kendrick has given 106 & Park the exclusive World Premiere of his smash single "Poetic Justice" featuring Drizzy Drake. Tune in at 6P/5C to catch the hot new video only on 106!(Photos: Roger Kisby/Getty Images; Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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