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Los Angeles rappers who built Hip Hop’s West Coast legacy

Los Angeles has always been more than just palm trees and Hollywood glitz — it’s the heartbeat of West Coast Hip Hop. The ...
Publishers Weekly

Original Gangsters: The Untold Story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap

In this sprawling history, journalist Westhoff (Dirty South) follows West Coast rap from the mean streets of Compton and south central Los Angeles to international prominence. Inspired by the first ...
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FX's 'Snowfall' Spinoff Delves into West Coast Rap Era

FX is set to release a spinoff of its crime series 'Snowfall,' focusing on characters Leon and Wanda. Set in 1990s Los Angeles, the story explores the rise of West Coast rap amidst gang wars and music ...
The Root

Kendrick Lamar and Other Black Rappers Who Put L.A. on the Map

From Tyler the Creator to YG to Nipsey Hussle, these are the artists representing their city and paying true respect to the art form. While Kendrick Lamar’s history-making wins at the 2025 Grammys may ...
Rolling Out

Producers clash over West Coast hip-hop comments

Producer Mustard confronted OVO collaborator Boi-1da over contradictory statements about West Coast rap, revealing private messages praising Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” despite public criticism of ...