Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

On this day in 1995, West Coast hip-hop trio Tha Alkaholiks released their sophomore album, Coast II Coast, solidifying their place as one of their era’s most underrated but highly respected groups.

It was 1991. The Pharcyde—Bootie Brown, Imani, Fatlip, and Slimkid3—were spending most of their time in Inglewood, California, at South Central Unit (SCU) studios recording demos, writing lyrics, and ...

DJ Mike T of legendary West Coast Hip-Hop group Compton’s Most Wanted died, marking the end of an era. DJ Mike T, a founding member and producer of the pioneering West Coast Hip-Hop group Compton’s ...

*On November 22, iconic rapper and filmmaker Ice Cube dropped his latest album, Man Down, which promises to deliver the quintessential sound and spirit of West Coast hip-hop. The album features a ...

Montell Jordan celebrates 30 years of his legendary hit, but also discusses his time at Def Jam, Russell Simmons, his redemption and more with Max Rae! Montell Jordan and Max Rae are doing the ...

Sixty years in, Tone Lōc remains a symbol of an era when hip hop was breaking barriers and rewriting the rules of the music ...

The New Jersey trio of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Prakazrel (Pras) Samuel Michel were nearly dropped from their record label following the modest sales of their debut album, Blunted On Reality.

Since Hip Hop’s inception, there have always been groups. As the genre got older, we’ve seen so many units deevelop. From beloved duos and trios to crews that encompass nine or more members, it’s been ...

Cali Agents is a critically acclaimed West Coast hip-hop duo composed of veteran lyricists Rasco and Planet Asia. Known for ...