DJ Akademiks has ignited a contentious discussion about West Coast hip-hop, challenging the region's musical influence.

The emergence of hip-hop out of the West Coast provoked a seismic shift within mainstream music as artist spoke about life in the streets of South Central Los Angeles.

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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.

West Coast rapper Amiral teams up with Eminem & Snoop Dogg to deliver powerful tracks that tackle politics, authenticity, and ...