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 ...

The July 11 performance marks a rare opportunity for Midwest fans to experience multiple West Coast hip-hop pioneers in a single event. Tickets go on sale now through the Iowa Event Center website.

Some in the crowd of east-coast and west-coast rap fans greeted this Atlanta-based duo with jeers and boos. As Kiana Fitzgerald remembers, that night Outkast "really laid down the gauntlet with a ...

he posed the question at the height of the East Coast/West Coast rap rivalry ... But, does beef always have to end in death? Most Hip-Hop fans would hope not. The very nature of the culture ...

Saafir’s impact on hip-hop, particularly in the West Coast scene, continues to be celebrated by fans and fellow artists. His unique contributions to music and culture leave an indelible mark ...