Despite a troubled past and Latino gang ties, the white rapper forged Antioch’s hip-hop identity and built a platform for local talent.

Hip-hop may have been born in New York City, but many regions across the U.S. and around the globe have since put their own stamp on it. Perhaps the first to do it successfully was the West Coast ...

Legendary Vancouver producer DJ Kemo reflects on 35 years of hip-hop, Rascalz milestones, and what’s next in this exclusive ...

1. “Gin and Juice” “Gin and Juice” isn’t just a party anthem—it’s a West Coast manifesto.Released during a time when gangsta rap was often characterized by aggression and hard-edged ...

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 ...

VIP Records, the Long Beach, California, record shop that played a pivotal role in launching Snoop Dogg’s hip-hop career is taking steps to become a museum dedicated to West Coast hip-hop.

The hip-hop community’s response has been polarized. Some supporters agree with Akademiks’ assessment, while others vehemently defend the West Coast’s rich musical heritage and continuing ...

The producer’s catalog includes hits with multiple West Coast artists. His production credits span works with YG, Tyga and Roddy Ricch, establishing him as a cornerstone of modern LA hip-hop sound.

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.

Ice Cube returns to his West Coast roots with Man Down, his latest album released on November 22, capturing classic hip-hop vibes.