It’s art, it’s culture, it’s the reason hip-hop was created ... (Timothy Norris/Getty Images) West Coast hip-hop is currently abuzz, and Kendrick is at the top of the pack. After emerging as the clear ...

As hip-hop marks its 50th anniversary, ABC News takes a look back at history. Hip-hop may have been born in New York City, but many regions across the U.S. and around the globe have since put ...

Snoop Dogg’s smooth flow and laid-back persona made him the face of West Coast Hip Hop in the ’90s. Introduced to the world ...

The record shop that helped launch Snoop Dogg's career is taking strides to become a West Coast hip-hop museum. VIP Records, the Long Beach, California, record shop that played a pivotal role in ...

The song includes lyrics accusing Drake of being a pedophile and a "colonizer" of hip-hop culture. In his lawsuit, Drake argues that the record company knows that the accusations are false but ...

Leading this charge, Kendrick Lamar and a collective of other West Coast Hip-Hop artists are enjoying a resurgence that has put the culture at large on notice. To best examine how the West has won ...

Zulu’s Beat Masters Battle is an annual competition that pits local hip-hop producers in a head-to-head skirmish for beat ...

MC Eiht’s commitment to authenticity and his contributions to West Coast Hip Hop have made him a respected figure in the culture, representing the raw energy and resilience of Los Angeles rap ...

Kendrick Lamar, the first solo rapper to headline the NFL Super Bowl halftime show, is well known for holding up the torch of West Coast hip-hop and burning it bright for all to see. With the ...