Hip-hop isn’t just a genre. It’s a way of life. What started as an underground movement in the Bronx during the 1970s has transformed into a global cultural force. From the raw beats of block parties ...

Rap battles weren’t just friendly competitions anymore; the tension between East Coast and West Coast artists led to real-life feuds, some of which had tragic consequences. The tragic deaths of Tupac ...

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 1958, Tracy Morrow, better known as Ice-T, was born in Newark, New Jersey. Despite his East Coast origins, he became one of the most influential figures in West Coast hip-hop, impacting ...

West Coast rap has a rich history of female artists who pushed the sound forward. Women on the West Coast brought a range of styles, from lyricism to party anthems. These artists left an indelible ...

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.

A lineup of legendary West Coast hip-hop artists will perform at the Iowa Event Center for the “Kings of the West” concert on Friday, July 11. Bobby Dee & Wynn ...

Fans as well as members of the West Coast hip-hop community are in mourning due to the loss of DJ Mike T, a founding member of the group Compton’s Most Wanted. His passing was confirmed by fellow ...