West Coast

Saafir, Iconic Bay Area Emcee and Actor, Passes Away at 54

The West Coast native, known for his standout work with Digital Underground and Hobo Junction, also made a memorable appearance in the iconic film ‘Menace II Society.’
11/20/2024

DJ Quik and JasonMartin Discuss Their New Album ‘Chupacabra’ and Their Status As Veterans In the Rap Game

Their second collaborative project features Lil Jon, The Game, Big Hit, and more.
05/17/2024

Nana Wants His Music To Change The World

With his latest song “Motion,” the Los Angeles native hopes that his art will inspire the masses.
03/18/2024

Revisiting Snoop Dogg’s ‘Doggystyle’: A 30-Year Retrospective

Snoop became a hip-hop legend after ‘The Chronic’ and delivered a classic debut album.
11/23/2023

Revisiting Too $hort’s ‘Get in Where You Fit In’: A 30-Year Perspective

As one of the Oakland native’s best works, "Short Dog” continues his master storytelling about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the hood.
10/26/2023
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West Coast Mix
BET Hip Hop Awards 2023

Rediscover classic hip-hop bangers with this music video lineup featuring West Coast rappers, including Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Nipsey Hussle.
10/12/2023
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The Greatest Rap Crew of All Time: Who Should Be Included?

Tell us which crew is ready to rise to the challenge and make it all the way to the top in "The Greatest Rap Crew of All Time" tournament.
04/25/2023

The Ultimate Rap Crew Showdown: Who Will Be Crowned the Greatest of All Time?

Join the rap battle of the century as we pit the greatest rap crews of all time against each other. Will your favorite crew come out on top?
04/24/2023
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Family Tree - Dr. Dre and Warren G
Hip Hop Awards 2022

Dr. Dre helped define and cultivate the West Coast rap scene with his boundless artistry and devotion to bringing up-and-coming talent into the fold, including his stepbrother Warren G.
09/16/2022
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The Oral History of How Dr. Dre Joined ‘GTA Online: The Contract’

Here's the story behind how the West Coast hip hop icon linked up with developers of the most successful video game ever.
04/20/2022