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 artists who ...

Producer Mustard confronted OVO collaborator Boi-1da over contradictory statements about West Coast rap, revealing private messages praising Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” despite public criticism of ...

Kendrick Lamar performed his first show since his beef with Drake on Wednesday. Lamar performed most of his diss tracks aimed at Drake, including "Not Like Us" five times. But fans say the event ...

DJ Akademiks has ignited a contentious discussion about West Coast hip-hop, challenging the region’s musical influence through provocative comments during a recent livestream. The controversial ...

Kendrick Lamar's sweep at the 2025 Grammys — winning five of the five categories that his 2024 song "Not Like Us" was nominated in — capped a triumphant year for the rapper, who managed to make a ...

In the late hours of Sunday evening, Doja Cat will close out the first weekend of the 23rd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in front of 100,000 rapturous fans and millions more streaming at ...

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 shortly ...

Thirty years later, California Love remains one of the defining singles of the nineties and a moment that helped solidify Death Row as the most dominant label in the culture. Salute to Tupac Shakur, ...

Suga Free praises Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre and more for revitalizing West Coast Hip-Hop. Suga Free has praised Kendrick Lamar, in addition to Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, for reviving West ...

Commercialization vs. Authenticity: The focus on chart-topping hits often overshadows storytelling and lyrical depth, which were once the hallmarks of hip-hop. Lack of Innovation: The Game highlights ...