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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

From Pharrell Williams and DJ Mustard to Ester Dean and Missy Elliott, these Hip Hop hitmakers have style. See our list of fashionable rap producers here.

Kendrick Lamar set 2024 off with his "Like That" verse and since then, other West Coast Hip-Hop acts have stepped up their game tremendously. Written by D.L. Chandler Published on November 22, 2024 ...

Kendrick Lamar brought West Coast hip hop, Uncle Sam and Serena Williams to the Super Bowl By Sidney Madden Published February 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM EST ...

When people think of West Coast hip-hop, they tend to refer to the Los Angeles rap scene. However, if you travel up California state a few hundred miles, you'll notice that the Bay Area has always ...

West Coast hip-hop is coming to Des Moines this summer as the Kings of the West tour makes a stop at what will then be known as the Casey's Center. Here's what to know and how to get tickets.

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

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 ...

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.